Bombardier's Tucson Aircraft Maintenance Center Marks 40 Years

Bombardier Inc. is marking 40 years of operations at its aircraft heavy maintenance facility in Tucson, Arizona. The center performs heavy maintenance on the company's business and commercial aircraft.

The Tucson facility is the largest in Bombardier's service center network, spanning nearly one million square feet of hangar space. Over 900 employees, including engineers and technicians, work at the location. Established in 1976, the facility is situated at Tucson International Airport.

The center provides OEM maintenance services for Learjet, Challenger, and Global business jets, as well as CRJ Series regional jets and Q400 turboprops. It has received six consecutive FAA Diamond Awards for its quality standards.

Bombardier states the facility is a key component of its global service network, complementing its 24/7 technical support and worldwide service personnel. The company also announced plans to open additional service centers in the coming years.