Canadian plane maker Bombardier has announced a £70m manufacturing investment in Belfast.
The news came as 120 executives from more than 80 leading US companies gathered for a three-day Northern Ireland investment conference in the city.
Earlier US secure internet payment company CyberSource said it was setting up a research and development operation in Belfast and creating 56 software development jobs.
Bombardier president Pierre Beaudoin said the investment at its Shorts aerospace subsidiary would cover a range of technologically-advanced aircraft development projects.
It will incorporate £50m for the manufacture of major components for its new CRJ1000 regional aircraft. Development agency Invest NI has offered nearly £10m towards the total investment.
The investment was welcomed by Economy Minister Nigel Dodds as a significant commitment to its Northern Ireland operations.
Earlier, CyberSource chairman Bill McKiernan said Belfast won out against potential sites in China, India and Russia. 'The talents we can obtain in Northern Ireland are unmatched', he said.
