About
Bombardier is a Canadian manufacturer of business jets and a former giant of the global rail industry. Founded in 1942 by Joseph-Armand Bombardier as a snowmobile maker in Valcourt, Quebec, the company is now headquartered in Montreal, employs about 18,000 people, and focuses exclusively on business aviation after selling its rail division to Alstom in 2021. Bombardier's aircraft family includes the Global 7500 — the largest purpose-built business jet in the world — along with the Challenger and Learjet-inspired lines. The company designs and manufactures its aircraft in Canada, with completion centers in Montreal and Savannah, Georgia, and operates service networks across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For aerospace supply chains, Bombardier is both a major buyer of avionics, engines, and structures — sourcing from suppliers like Rolls-Royce, Collins Aerospace, and Spirit AeroSystems — and a manufacturer of precision airframe components, offering partnership opportunities for specialized aerospace manufacturers.
Also known as: Bombardier
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bombardier based?+
Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. The company was founded in 1942 in Quebec by Joseph-Armand Bombardier.
What does Bombardier make?+
Bombardier manufactures business jets — the Global and Challenger families — and is one of the world's leading private jet makers.
When was Bombardier founded?+
Bombardier was founded in 1942 in Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, originally as a snowmobile manufacturer.
Did Bombardier sell its rail business?+
Yes. Bombardier sold its rail division to French group Alstom in 2021, and now focuses exclusively on business aviation.
