Bombardier Opens Montreal Innovation and Design Centre to Accelerate Next-Generation Cabin Developments

(IN SHORT) Bombardier’s new Innovation and Design Centre in Montreal marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to deliver continuous enhancements to its business aircraft cabins. Co-located with existing manufacturing facilities, the Centre houses a dedicated, confidential team and full-scale prototyping tools, enabling rapid testing and development of cabin innovations outside standard program constraints. Leadership highlights the Centre’s role in sustaining Bombardier’s market competitiveness and references past award-winning designs like those on the Global 7500 and Challenger 3500.

(PRESS RELEASE) MONTREAL, 2025-Jul-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier is proud to unveil its new Innovation and Design Centre in Montreal—a pivotal addition to the company’s customer-first vision. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to pioneering enhancements that keep Bombardier’s business aircraft at the forefront of luxury, performance, and comfort. Staffed by a confidential, cross-disciplinary team, the Centre will incubate and refine breakthrough cabin concepts before they join the existing aircraft lineup.

Situated alongside Bombardier’s main production sites in the Greater Montreal area, the Innovation and Design Centre operates independently of specific programs or model lines. This autonomy empowers designers, engineers, and craftsmen to rapidly prototype and test full-scale cabin mockups and advanced components. By decoupling idea development from the standard development cycle, Bombardier can swiftly bring novel features to market and elevate the in-flight experience for discerning customers worldwide.

“Maintaining our competitive edge in business aviation hinges on relentless innovation,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier. “Our clients demand unparalleled quality, and since our inception, we’ve answered with groundbreaking designs. The new Innovation and Design Centre reaffirms our pledge to deliver world-class cabins that redefine industry benchmarks.”

Equipped with specialized tools for experimentation and rapid iteration, the Centre enables teams to validate concepts for durability, serviceability, and seamless production integration. Previous independent innovations—like the Global 7500’s all-new interior and the Challenger 3500’s cabin refresh—have already garnered Red Dot Awards, including the coveted “Best of the Best” distinction for the Challenger 3500.

Sean Johnson, Vice-President of Aircraft Innovation, added, “By bringing together industrial designers, engineers, upholsterers, and prototypists under one confidential roof, we’re creating an ideal environment for creative breakthroughs. This purpose-built space will accelerate our ability to set new standards in cabin design.”

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SOURCE: Bombardier