Bombardier Inc. plans to go on a hiring spree in Montreal by adding about 1,000 people in the coming months as part of the production ramp-up of its new Global 7000 business jets, according to a source. Bombardier spokesperson Mark Masluch, meanwhile, said the company will confirm its production and completion strategy for the jet at an event on Friday. "I can't confirm any numbers right now but certainly the Global 7000 is going to be a key pillar of hiring for Bombardier business aircraft in Montreal," Masluch said. Bombardier's largest business aircraft is slated to enter into service late next year. "We took a lot of action to strengthen our business aircraft franchise and that is absolutely totally core to us," he added.

Source: CBC News November 16, 2017 13:52 UTC