Bombardier's Learjet to expand Kansas operations

Friday, January 13, 2012

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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and Steve Ridolfi, president of Bombardier Business Aircraft unveiled plans Tuesday to expand Bombardier’s Learjet site in Wichita. It will be the second expansion of the Learjet plant in two years and will help create 450 new jobs over the course of seven to 10 years.

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The Learjet 85

This expansion is being supported by an incentive offer worth $16 million in financial support from the State of Kansas, which will be added to the $600 million investment Bombardier is currently making to develop the Learjet 85 midsize jet and to expand Learjet’s Wichita facility.

Bombardier Aerospace will continue to invest in both current production Learjet aircraft as well as innovative products such as the all new Learjet 85 midsize jet. Launched on October 30, 2007, the Learjet 85 aircraft is on schedule for entry into service in 2013.

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