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How did Bombardier expand into the aerospace industry?

Bombardier entered the aerospace industry by acquiring Canadair in 1986, gaining the Challenger business jet and an initial foothold in corporate aviation. It subsequently acquired Short Brothers in 1989, Learjet in 1990, and De Havilland Canada in 1992. Those acquisitions expanded Bombardier into business jets, regional aircraft, and specialized utility aircraft.