Bombardier to open new US service center in Fort Wayne, Indiana 

Bombardier is expanding its customer service network in the United States with a new maintenance facility at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), marking another step in the company’s long-term strategy to grow its aftermarket business. 

The Fort Wayne Service Center will cover about 64,500 square feet and provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for all Bombardier aircraft types, including the Challenger and Global series. The facility will be the Canadian manufacturer’s first major service center in the state of Indiana and will broaden its footprint in the Midwest. 

Operations are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. Bombardier expects to create roughly 100 jobs over the next few years, including positions for technicians, engineers, and administrative staff. 

Company executives joined local and state officials for an announcement ceremony in Fort Wayne on October 9, 2025. Among those attending were Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Secretary of Commerce David Adams, and Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, who called the investment a significant win for the region’s aviation sector. 

“Indiana has a long tradition of manufacturing excellence and skilled workforce development, and we are proud to welcome Bombardier to Fort Wayne,” Braun said at the event. “This project reinforces our position as a growing hub for advanced aerospace operations.” 

Bombardier said the new site will help meet rising demand for business jet maintenance as its global fleet continues to grow. The company has been expanding its service network steadily over the past several years, opening or upgrading facilities in Miami, Melbourne (Australia), Biggin Hill (UK), and Singapore. 

Jean-Christophe Gallagher, the company’s Executive Vice President of Services and Support, said the Fort Wayne investment underscores Bombardier’s commitment to providing its customers with faster turnaround times and enhanced support. 

“The US is home to the largest concentration of Bombardier aircraft in the world,” Gallagher said. “By adding a new service center in the Midwest, we’re improving access for our operators and strengthening the foundations of our aftermarket growth strategy.” 

The expansion comes as Bombardier continues to prioritize its services business as a key pillar of long-term profitability. The company said it has targeted $2 billion in annual aftermarket revenue by the end of 2025 and aims to capture a larger share of ongoing maintenance and modernization work across its in-service fleet. 

Fort Wayne International Airport, operated by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, has been undergoing its own development push, including infrastructure upgrades and increased general aviation traffic. Airport officials said Bombardier’s arrival will generate new opportunities for local suppliers and training programs tied to regional colleges and technical schools. 

The service center will feature hangar space, customer offices, and back-shop capabilities for heavy maintenance, avionics work, and interior refurbishments. Bombardier said the facility will be designed to operate at high sustainability standards, incorporating energy-efficient systems and modern waste management practices. 

Mayor Tucker said the city looks forward to supporting Bombardier’s construction and workforce efforts. “This partnership not only strengthens our airport but creates meaningful, skilled jobs for our residents,” she said. 

The announcement follows a series of expansion projects across Bombardier’s global service network, reflecting the company’s shift toward vertical integration and direct customer support. Its largest U.S. facility, the Miami-Opa Locka Service Centre, opened in 2022 and employs more than 300 people. 

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