As Boeing moves ahead with plans to leave Wichita, Learjet revealed it will expand its footprint there. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and ** Bombardier** Business Aircraft President Steve Ridolfi on Tuesday announced an expansion of the company’s Learjet production site, saying the growth will create 450 new jobs over the next seven to 10 years.
Brownback and Ridolfi said the expansion would include a new Flight Test Center as well as facilities for paint and production and a delivery center. The growth also will include establishment of a Bombardier Center of Excellence of Engineering and Information Technology at the site.
