Bombardier announced the recipients of its Supplier Recognition Program Awards for 2025 on September 21, 2026, honoring 36 suppliers for their contributions to the aerospace manufacturer’s operations.

The awards were presented during a ceremony in Montreal, recognizing performance across four distinct categories: Diamond Award, Environmental Sustainability, Quality, and Outstanding Partnership.

Award Distribution

The program highlighted the following distribution of awards for the 2025 calendar year:

• Diamond Award: 33 recipients
• Environmental Sustainability: 1 recipient
• Quality: 1 recipient
• Outstanding Partnership: 1 recipient

Eric Filion, Executive Vice President of Programs, Procurement, Engineering Support and Product Innovation at Bombardier, stated that the strength of the supply chain is built on trusted collaborations delivering quality, reliability, and innovation.

Diamond Award Recipients

Thirty-three suppliers received the Diamond Award for outstanding operational performance, continuous improvement, and high-quality standards. These winners met specific operational performance levels across three segments: Production, Indirect Goods and Services, and Aftermarket.

Production Segment

• Broetje Automation
• Aerospace Technologies Group
• Dellcom Aerospace
• Diehl Aviation Laupheim
• F. List Canada
• Glenair
• Groupe Meloche
• Luxia Saint-Laurent
• Placeteco
• Plastiques Flexibülb
• Sealth Aero Marine
• Techno Aerospace
• thyssenkrupp Aerospace Canada
• WireMasters
• Capgemini
• IBM Canada (Consulting & Technology Services)
• IBM Canada (Staff Augmentation Services)
• Kuehne + Nagel USA
• NAD Global
• Randstad
• Segula Technologies
• Sogeclair
• Sterling a Kuehne + Nagel company
• Tech Mahindra
• WTW

Indirect Goods and Services Segment

• AAA Canada
• Actalent Services USA
• Aerotek Canada
• Avis Budget Group
• AXISCADES Technology Canada

Aftermarket Segment

• F. List UK
• Plastiques Flexibülb
• Rolls-Royce Business Aviation, Customers and Services Division

Special Category Winners

Bombardier also recognized individual suppliers for specific achievements beyond general operational performance.

Environmental Sustainability Award

Thales Canada, Avionics received this award for leadership in sustainability practices and sustainable innovations.

Quality Award

Plastiques Flexibülb was honored for delivering high-quality products, preventing defects, and driving a Quality Policy across its organization and sub-tiers.

Outstanding Partnership Award

RAMM Aerospace received this award for alliance, collaboration, and exceptional customer support and service.

David Murray, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Execution and Bombardier Operational Excellence System, emphasized that the future of the industry will be shaped by effective collaboration across the supply chain to advance quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Bombardier is marking the 30th anniversary of its Safety Standdown safety seminar with a gathering in Wichita, Kansas, from November 10 to 12, 2026.

The free-to-attend event will be held both in person and online, bringing together aviation professionals globally under the theme "Evolution Fueled by Legacy." The milestone anniversary highlights the company's long-standing commitment to knowledge-based training within the aviation sector.

Event Overview

The seminar aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities for a cross-section of industry professionals, including flight crews, maintenance technicians, dispatchers, and schedulers. Attendees represent corporate, commercial, and military organizations across all aircraft manufacturers.

Chris Milligan, Vice President of Pre-owned Aircraft Services and Flight Operations at Bombardier, emphasized the educational value of the conference. He noted that the event allows industry experts to share critical information on aviation safety, helping professionals evolve their flight operations skills.

Since its inception, more than 10,000 aviation professionals have attended Safety Standdown seminars worldwide through live events or webcasts. The program was originally conceived by Learjet demonstration pilots seeking to establish the safest flight demonstration team in Wichita.

Keynote Speakers and Sessions

The 30th-anniversary lineup features presentations from prominent industry thought leaders focusing on safety culture and risk perception.

Dr. Kern will deliver the opening keynote, tracing connections between historical combat instincts and modern risk algorithms. Other sessions will explore proactive compliance and the importance of sharing safety legacies.

About Bombardier

Bombardier designs, builds, modifies, and maintains aircraft for businesses, governments, and militaries. The company supports a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft through a global network of team members and 10 service centers across six countries. Manufacturing facilities are located in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.