Skip to Content News Archives Economy Energy Oil & Gas Renewables Electric Vehicles Mining Commodities Agriculture Real Estate Mortgages Mortgage Rates Finance Banking Insurance Fintech Cryptocurrency Work Wealth Smart Money Wealth Management Investor Personal Finance Family Finance Retirement Taxes High Net Worth FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials More Innovation Information Technology FP500 Podcasts Small Business Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Financial Post Store Obituaries Place a Notice Advertising Advertising With Us Advertising Solutions Postmedia Ad Manager Sponsorship Requests Classifieds Place a Classifieds ad Working Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ News Economy Energy Mining Real Estate Finance Work Wealth Investor FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials HomeNewsTransportationBombardier to invest US$78 million expanding Singapore service hub on record private-jet backlog of ordersThe move will create 200 skilled jobsAuthor of the article:Last updated 0 minutes ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.A Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet: The plane maker is expanding service operations in Singapore as demand for private jets soars. Photo by Handout /BombardierBombardier Inc. will invest around S$100 million (US$78 million) to expand its Singapore maintenance and service hub to support an anticipated increase in the number of next-generation business jets.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe move by the Canadian maker of private planes including the Global and Challenger will create 200 skilled jobs at a new 250,000 square foot (23,200 square metres) facility at Singapore’s Seletar Airport — almost doubling its existing footprint and workforce. Construction will begin in the second half of the year.In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Paul Sislian, Bombardier’s executive vice president for aircraft sales and aftermarket services, said: “We see continued growth, and for us, it was the right solution with the increase in utilization.”Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe jet maker in April reported a record backlog of orders, topping US$20 billion, as demand for business jets from wealthy individuals and shared-ownership and subscription firms soars. Sislian said up to 10 per cent of the order book came from the Asia Pacific region.Set to start operations in the second half of 2028, it will be the second round of expansion at the Singapore facility, which already supports about 2,000 aircraft annually and employs 300 people locally. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.