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    Bombardier

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    "Peak performance for the discerning."

    Founded January 29, 1942 Dorval, Quebec, Canada CEO: Éric Martel
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    Joseph-Armand Bombardier opened a small workshop in Valcourt, Quebec, on January 29, 1942. The venture began by producing snowmobiles and quickly expanded into railway vehicles and aircraft manufacturing. By the late 1980s, the company had grown into North America's largest producer of rail cars and the world's leading manufacturer of snowmobiles through aggressive acquisitions.

    A major shift occurred in the early 2000s when the firm entered the commercial aviation market with the CSeries program. Financial strain from this expansion forced a restructuring that saw the sale of its rail division to Alstom in 2021 and the C Series program to Airbus in 2018. The remaining entity refocused entirely on luxury business aviation.

    Today Bombardier Inc. operates as a specialized manufacturer of high-end corporate jets. The company maintains facilities in Dorval, Connecticut, and South Carolina while competing directly with Gulfstream and Dassault Aviation. In 2023 it delivered 138 aircraft to reclaim the top spot in global business jet production.

    Products & Sub-brands

    Global 7500Global 8000Challenger 3500Challenger 6500

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns Bombardier?
    Bombardier is a publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It is owned by institutional investors and shareholders rather than a single controlling entity.
    Is Bombardier still in business?
    Yes. After divesting its rail and commercial aircraft divisions, the company continues to operate as the world's largest producer of business jets as of 2023.
    What is the difference between Bombardier and Gulfstream?
    Both firms compete in the luxury jet market. Bombardier offers a wide range of mid-size to ultra-long-range models like the Global 7500 with extensive cabin customization, while Gulfstream often targets the heavy-category segment with distinct aerodynamic designs.
    Where is Bombardier headquartered?
    The company is headquartered in Dorval, Quebec, a borough of Montreal. It also operates significant manufacturing sites in the United States and Europe.
    Does Bombardier make commercial airplanes?
    No. Bombardier exited the commercial passenger aircraft market after selling its C Series program to Airbus in 2018 and has since focused exclusively on private jets.

    Keywords

    business jetsluxury aviationaerospace manufacturerGlobal seriesChallenger seriesprivate aircraft

    Sources

    Bombardier Official SiteWikipediaNew York TimesReutersAl Jazeera

    Company Info

    Founded
    January 29, 1942
    Founder
    Joseph-Armand Bombardier
    CEO
    Éric Martel
    Headquarters
    Dorval, Quebec, Canada
    Industry
    Aerospace and Defense
    2023 Deliveries
    138

    Official Website

    www.bombardier.com/

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