CoLab AI Inc has entered into a multi-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with Bombardier Inc to deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing the design and manufacturing of business jets. The collaboration will see Bombardier integrate CoLab’s AI-powered platform into its engineering workflows, enabling teams to make faster, data-informed decisions across product development cycles. The initiative is designed to shorten development timelines while embedding intelligent capabilities into existing processes.
At the core of CoLab’s offering is a system that captures and structures internal engineering knowledge. One key application involves documenting and applying “lessons learned” from past programs. Traditionally, these insights are gathered through retrospective reviews at the end of projects. With CoLab’s platform, this knowledge is automatically captured and later surfaced through AI tools at critical decision points in future programs, improving outcomes and reducing repeated inefficiencies.
Eric Filion, Executive Vice President of Programs and Supply Chain at Bombardier, stated that the integration of AI into engineering operations will strengthen the company’s ability to deliver high-performance aircraft while improving decision-making through real-time data access. He noted that the initiative reflects Bombardier’s ongoing focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and advancing aerospace capabilities.
The agreement highlights a broader shift within the aerospace and manufacturing sectors, where companies are increasingly investing in AI to remain competitive. Rather than simply adopting automation, organizations are seeking ways to embed proprietary knowledge into intelligent systems that can scale across teams and projects.
Adam Keating, CEO and Co-founder of CoLab, emphasized that the true value of AI in engineering lies in leveraging the expertise of experienced professionals. By transforming tacit knowledge into structured, accessible data, companies can create a lasting competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate.
This partnership builds on Bombardier’s existing digital initiatives and represents a further step in its adoption of advanced technologies within engineering and production environments. The agreement also underscores the strength of Canada’s innovation ecosystem, combining aerospace expertise with homegrown AI development. It is expected to contribute to ongoing research and development efforts while supporting high-value technology growth within the country.
Founded in 2017, CoLab develops AI-driven software for engineering and hardware teams. Its platform connects people, data, and processes in a unified workspace, enabling faster decision-making and improved product design. The company serves leading manufacturers worldwide, supporting the delivery of complex products with greater speed and precision.
