Bombardier to acquire MHI Canada Aerospace

Bombardier Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA), an aerostructures facility located in Mississauga, Ontario. The announcement was made on September 1, 2026. The transaction is structured as an asset acquisition and will bring MHICA’s operations directly under Bombardier’s control once completed.

The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Both parties expect the transaction to close later in 2026, but no specific closing date has been provided. Until completion, MHICA will continue to operate under its existing structure.

Bombardier states that acquiring MHICA will strengthen its in-house aerostructures capabilities and expand its manufacturing footprint. The company frames the move as part of a long-term growth strategy focused on enhancing operational resilience and supply chain autonomy for its aircraft programs.

By integrating MHICA, Bombardier aims to deepen its core manufacturing expertise across component production and whole aircraft assembly. Executives describe the added capabilities as supporting the flexibility needed to meet growing customer demand for Bombardier aircraft.

Approximately 750 MHICA employees are expected to join Bombardier as part of the transaction. Bombardier highlights the incoming team as highly skilled and experienced in aerostructure manufacturing, and presents their integration as a key element of the deal.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to work closely with Bombardier to support an orderly transition. After closing, MHI will provide transitional support for an interim period to facilitate the transfer of operations and help ensure continuity for MHICA’s employees and the aircraft programs they support.

The parties have agreed to keep the transaction terms and conditions confidential. The purchase price and other financial details have not been disclosed. No additional information has been released on specific contractual arrangements beyond the confirmation that it is an asset acquisition.

With regulatory reviews and closing conditions still pending, the next phase of the process will focus on securing approvals and planning integration. Both companies have emphasized continuity of operations in Mississauga and a smooth transition for staff as central priorities once the acquisition is completed.