Bombardier Inc. (Montreal, Canada) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI, Tokyo, Japan) have entered into an agreement under which Bombardier will acquire the assets of MHI Canada Aerospace Inc. (MHICA), located in Mississauga, Ontario. Subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close later in 2026.
Through this acquisition, Bombardier will add MHICA’s aerostructure manufacturing capabilities and its expert team of approximately 750 employees to support its aircraft programs. According to JEC, the MHICA facility “produces both composite and metallic wing components, giving Bombardier direct control over capabilities that have so far been held by a third-party partner,” and gives Bombardier the opportunity to “introduce new composite content into future programs.”
“This agreement represents a key step in Bombardier’s long-term growth strategy, strengthening critical capabilities, enhancing operational resilience and supporting the company’s flexibility to meet growing customer demand,” says David Murray, executive VP, manufacturing, supply chain execution and Bombardier operational excellence (BOE) system, Bombardier. “With this acquisition, we are deepening our core manufacturing expertise as well as our commitment to proactively develop the local workforce through multiple streams in component manufacturing and whole aircraft assembly.”
MHI will work closely with Bombardier to support an orderly transition, with a shared objective of maintaining continuity and avoiding disruption to the aircraft programs. MHI will also provide transitional support for an interim period following closing to facilitate the transfer of operations and ensure continuity for MHICA’s employees and the operations in Mississauga.
MHI remains committed to the commercial aerospace and defense sectors and will continue to maintain a significant presence in Canada through its other business activities.
Source: www.compositesworld.com
