Bombardier Acquires MHICA Assets in Mississauga Ontario

Bombardier Inc. is bringing a critical segment of its aerostructures supply chain in-house through the acquisition of MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA) assets in Mississauga, Ontario. Announced on September 1, 2026, the transaction transfers manufacturing control of key components for the Bombardier Global and Challenger business jet programs directly to the Canadian airframer.

In a press release issued on September 1, 2026, Bombardier confirmed the agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), which will see approximately 750 skilled MHICA employees join the Bombardier workforce. The acquisition aligns with a broader aerospace industry trend of original equipment manufacturers vertically integrating their supply chains to mitigate production bottlenecks and ensure operational resilience.

Expanding Ontario manufacturing capacity

The transaction significantly increases Bombardier’s industrial footprint in the Toronto area. The acquired assets include a 270,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and a 70,000-square-foot logistics center in Mississauga.

MHICA has served as a long-time supplier for Bombardier. The Mississauga facilities produce major aerostructures, including wing assemblies, fuselage sections, and flight control installations for the Bombardier Global 5500, Bombardier Global 6500, and Bombardier Challenger 3500 business jets.

David Murray, Bombardier’s Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Execution and BOE System, stated that the agreement represents a key step in the company’s long-term growth strategy.

“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,” Murray said.

Transition and supply chain strategy

The transaction is expected to close later in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Neither Bombardier nor MHI disclosed the financial terms of the acquisition.

To ensure continuity of operations, MHI will provide transitional support for an interim period following the closing. Hiroyuki Koguchi, Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Aviation Systems at MHI, noted that the agreement ensures a stable future for the Mississauga workforce whose expertise has been central to the facility’s success.

Sandra Hodgkinson, Bombardier’s Senior Vice President of Strategy & M&A, described the move as a mutually beneficial agreement that reinforces the company’s supply chain and enhances its ability to meet sustained demand for its aircraft portfolio.

AirPro News analysis

We view this acquisition as a textbook defensive maneuver in the current aerospace manufacturing environment. By absorbing MHICA, Bombardier is insulating its most profitable business jet programs from the tier-one supplier volatility that has plagued the broader aviation industry over the past three years. Taking direct control of wing and fuselage production for the Bombardier Global 5500, Bombardier Global 6500, and Bombardier Challenger 3500 allows the airframer to dictate production pacing without relying on external contract negotiations or competing for supplier bandwidth. Securing 750 specialized aerospace workers in the highly competitive Ontario labor market may prove just as valuable as the physical manufacturing space.

Sources: Bombardier Inc.