Aug 7 (Reuters) - Bombardier said on Thursday

it would expand its services and support network to multiple

regions in the United States, as the Canadian business jet maker

aims to meet increasing demand for aftermarket care from its

customers.

The expansion is expected to roll out over the coming years

and will focus on both regions where the company currently

operates as well as new ones, it said in a statement, without

disclosing the names of the areas.

Bombardier had said last year it was boosting its

aftermarket centers to help it hit a services revenue target of

$2 billion in 2025.

The Montreal-based company, which has centers for its

services business in Dallas, Tucson, Hartford, Wichita and Miami

Opa Locka, expects stronger profit in the rest of the year,

helped by higher deliveries of its more profitable Global models

and defense products.