5 December 2019: Bombardier and Greater Taronto Airports Authority (GTAA) join hands to build Global Manufacturing Centre. As per the long term lease agreement, the new state-of-the-art, ultra-modern and completely high-tech manufacturing facility will be located at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Slated for completion in 2023, this facility is 20 km from the current Global aircraft final assembly site at Downsview.
Some of the unique features of this facility are as follows
the one-million square-foot facility will be home to the most advanced aircraft manufacturing processes in the world
It will optimize final assembly operations for all Global business jets, including the industry flagship Global 7500 business jet.
It will not only strengthened commitment to Ontario's aerospace industry but also secure job growth and supporting economic development in the region for years to come
It will combine thousands of highly-skilled employees with 21st century production and tooling innovation
The cutting-edge facility will optimize final assembly operations for all Global business jets, including the industry flagship Global 7500 business jet, which is also industry's most advanced business jet
"Today, I'm very excited to announce the relocation of our Global aircraft family production activities to a new, cutting-edge manufacturing facility at Toronto Pearson. This is a strategic move for Bombardier and a strong commitment to Ontario's aerospace industry. It will allow us to offer world-class career opportunities and continue fueling the economic development of the region for years to come," said Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc.
This facility will reinforce Canada's leading position in the business aviation market. Not just that, it will significantly add to recent R&D investments and a continued collaboration with Ontario's colleges and universities for world class training, research and development.
By giving a whooping multi-million dollar contribution to Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research Consortium (DAIR) to develop a visionary aerospace hub for academic research and training activities Bombardier also offers to support the aerospace heritage of Downsview site The contribution includes $2.5 million CAD in capital funding to refurbish the historic Moth Building, where wartime Mosquito fighter bombers and Tiger Moth trainers were produced.