Bombardier Responds to US President's Social Media Post

Aircraft manufacturer says it employs over 3,000 people in the US and is actively investing in expanding US operations.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:23pm

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Bombardier, the international aircraft manufacturer, has issued a statement in response to a social media post from the President of the United States. The company says it employs over 3,000 people across 9 major facilities in the US and creates thousands of additional US jobs through its 2,800 suppliers. Bombardier's aircraft, facilities, and technicians are fully certified to FAA standards and the company is actively investing in expanding its US operations, including a recent announcement in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Why it matters

The statement from Bombardier comes after the US President made a social media post about the company, raising concerns about potential impacts to air traffic and the flying public. As an international company with a significant US presence, Bombardier's response aims to address these concerns and highlight its commitment to the US market.

The details

In its statement, Bombardier noted that thousands of private and civilian jets built in Canada fly in the US every day. The company said it is in contact with the Canadian government and hopes the issue is quickly resolved to avoid disruptions to air traffic. Bombardier also provided an overview of its US operations, noting it employs over 3,000 people across 9 major facilities and works with 2,800 US suppliers, creating thousands of additional jobs.

  • Bombardier issued the statement on January 29, 2026.
  • The statement was in response to a recent social media post from the US President.

The players

Bombardier

An international aircraft manufacturer that employs over 3,000 people in the US across 9 major facilities and works with 2,800 US suppliers, creating thousands of additional jobs.

President of the United States

The US President made a social media post about Bombardier, raising concerns about potential impacts to air traffic and the flying public.

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What they’re saying

“We have taken note of the post from the President of the United States to social media and are in contact with the Canadian government. Bombardier is an international company that employs more than 3,000 people in the U.S. across 9 major facilities, and creates thousands of U.S. jobs through 2,800 suppliers.”

— Bombardier (marketscreener.com)

What’s next

Bombardier says it hopes the issue is quickly resolved to avoid a significant impact to air traffic and the flying public.

The takeaway

This statement from Bombardier highlights the company's significant presence and investment in the US market, as well as its commitment to working with the Canadian government to address the concerns raised by the US President. It underscores the importance of international cooperation and the potential impact that political tensions can have on the aviation industry and the broader economy.