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Bombardier says it will invest an estimated $270 million in U.S. infrastructure in the first phase of an expansion that includes 800 hires across four states. The Canadian business jet maker called its prospects in the U.S. market bullish after what it described as constructive conversations with the Trump administration.
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Bombardier says it will invest an estimated $270 million in U.S. infrastructure in the first phase of an expansion that includes 800 hires across four states. The Canadian business jet maker called its prospects in the U.S. market bullish after what it described as constructive conversations with the Trump administration.
Bombardier plans to invest $270 million in Kansas, Texas and Indiana, creating jobs, according to President Donald Trump. The announcement comes amid U.S.-Canada trade tensions, putting the business-jet maker’s U.S. industrial footprint and investment plans in focus.
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President Donald Trump said he would “take good care” of Bombardier after learning the company has a sizable presence in the United States. The remarks mark a reversal from earlier threats, though the article summary does not specify their nature or detail any policy change.
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Transport Canada has approved Skandia’s soundproofing kit for the Challenger 600 series. The custom-fitted treatments received FAA and EASA approval in 2022, extending the kit’s regulatory acceptance to Canada.
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