Jet Fuel for Investors: Bombardier’s $1.7B Deal Ignites Shares
Bombardier’s $1.7B jet order, tariff relief, and bullish analyst upgrades propel its stock to heights not seen in over a decade.

Bombardier just reminded the market that it’s not merely surviving, it’s flying. The Canadian business jet manufacturer saw its stock reach the highest point in over a decade, bolstered by a US$1.7 billion deal that includes an order for 50 Challenger and Global jets alongside a long-term maintenance agreement. This is more than a big sale. It’s a signal. Bombardier has managed to silence tariff threats, rekindle market confidence, and reassert its place in the high-end aerospace sector.
The news broke on Monday, but the real roar came Wednesday. Shares of Bombardier jumped nearly 18 percent to $139.57 on the Toronto Stock Exchange by mid-morning, continuing a rally that’s gained momentum since U.S. tariff concerns began to fade. The buyer in the blockbuster deal remains unnamed, but the implications are crystal clear. Bombardier is back in the pilot seat.
Scotiabank’s Konark Gupta was among the first to respond. In a bold move, he upgraded Bombardier stock from “sector perform” to “sector outperform” and raised his price target from $105 to $150. Gupta pointed to rebounding demand and the calming of tariff noise, saying the company is now firing on all cylinders. His recent site visit and conversations with management only reinforced that sentiment.
