Bombardier Defense has opened a South Australian office at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen, with Minister for Defence and Space Industries Stephen Mullighan cutting the ribbon on May 20, 2024.
The new SA office recognises the company’s expanding Australian footprint and will service Bombardier Defense customers. The company has a substantial fleet of medical evacuation and search and rescue aircraft in service across Australia and over 500 missionised aircraft worldwide, with over three million fleet hours and over 160 operators in over 50 countries.
“While Bombardier has been present in Australia for the past decade and has over 50 employees across the country, opening an office in Adelaide is a significant milestone for our company and our first landmark within South Australia,” said Bombardier Defense Vice President Steve Patrick. “We are looking forward to anchoring ourselves in the region and growing our local partnerships.”
He says selecting Lot Fourteen for its Australian presence ensures the business has access to a collaborative research and business ecosystem dedicated to driving productivity and solving complex global challenges.
“Bombardier’s decision to establish a long-term footprint in South Australia underscores the confidence in our state and our defence industry,” said Minister Mullighan. “Their presence is also a testament to the growing opportunities for defence companies that exist here, which will open doors for Bombardier to provide airborne capabilities to national defence and national security projects.”
