Bombardier bullish on future growth despite year of external shocks

Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier has published its financial results for 2025, indicating an upbeat outlook for the year ahead despite recent external shocks to the company.

On February 13, 2026, Bombardier declared that it had successfully completed the five-year turnaround that it set out in 2021, intended to stabilize the firm and focus entirely on business aircraft and defense.

A spokesperson for the manufacturer said: “Bombardier’s 2026 guidance lays the groundwork for sustained top‑line growth, solid margins, and reliable free‑cash‑flow performance.”

Thanks to all-time high service and defense revenues, plus 157 aircraft deliveries – up 11 units on last year – Bombardier’s full-year 2025 revenues surpassed guidance, growing 10% year-over-year to reach $9.55 billion.

Adjusted EBITDA rose 15% year-over-year, reaching $1.55 billion, while reported net income increased to $975 million, up 164%.

Bombardier“Bombardier’s 2025 results validate the unwavering dedication of our team, allowing us to deliver on our commitments for the fifth consecutive year,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “We fulfilled the strategic path we set in 2021 and have completed our turnaround plan with poise, discipline and consistent execution.”

Bombardier’s backlog for 2025 increased by $3.1 billion, reaching $17.5 billion, an uptick of 22% year-over-year.

“Our customer-centric mindset powered strong performance across the business – driving meaningful progress in product development, the expansion of our services portfolio, strengthening our Defense offering, and advancing our deleveraging plan,” added Martel.

Despite President Donald Trump’s threats in early 2025 to apply 50% tariffs on Canadian exports, plus engine supply issues from one of its partners, Bombardier remains bullish in its outlook for 2026.

Aircraft deliveries during the year are expected to be more than 157 aircraft, while revenues are expected to be greater than $10 billion, an increase of more than $0.4 billion from last year.

“Our 2026 guidance reflects both the sustained momentum we have built over the past five years and the confidence we have in our execution going forward. Our ability to operationalize and deliver on our ambition will not waiver as we continue to focus on growth, profitability and sustainable cash flow generation, all while delivering a customer experience that sets a new benchmark for excellence in our industry,” added Martel.

However, even with this optimistic outlook, there is reason for caution from Bombardier.

Recently, President Trump threatened to “decertify” Canadian-made Bombardier Global Express jets and “all aircraft” made north of the US border.

Trump claimed that Canada had “illegally” refused to certify Gulfstream’s G500, G600, G700, and G800 aircraft, additionally threatening a 50% tariff on Canada for any aircraft sold into the US if the situation is not “immediately corrected”.

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