Bombardier Inc

F:BBD

Business Description

Sector

Industrials

Industry

Aerospace & Defense

Headquarters

Canada CA

Employees

18 000

IPO date

Feb 11, 1981

Bombardier makes business jets. It designs, builds, and sells large private aircraft such as the Challenger and Global families, which are used by companies, wealthy individuals, governments, and charter operators that need fast point-to-point travel. The company also sells parts, maintenance, upgrades, and other support services for the aircraft it has delivered.

Bombardier makes money in two main ways: selling new jets and providing long-term service and support after the sale. The service side matters because business aircraft need regular maintenance, spare parts, inspections, and cabin or avionics upgrades over many years. That gives Bombardier a recurring relationship with owners and operators, not just a one-time sale.

What makes Bombardier different is its focus on the large-cabin business aviation market rather than commercial airlines or mass-market aircraft. It sits near the top of the value chain as both a designer and manufacturer of high-end jets, and it depends on a network of suppliers, completion centers, maintenance shops, and dealers to deliver and support those aircraft worldwide.