Bombardier Gets Contract for Up to 6 E-11A BACN Aircraft
Global business jets are the backbone of the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program, and a go-to platform for special missions around…
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U.S. military confirms plane crash in Afghanistan, disputes claims it was brought down
(Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Monday an E-11A aircraft crashed in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province, but disputed claims that the Taliban had brought the…
Fleet of four modified Bombardier Global business jets reaches 100,000-flight-hour milestone in service with USAF
Specially configured Global aircraft are the backbone of the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program All four aircraft were developed and modified…
Northrop Grumman Awarded BACN Platform Maintenance Contract
HERNDON, VA – Sept. 6, 2017 – The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a $265 million contract for aircraft maintenance and…
BACN Fleet Completes 10,000 Combat Missions
SAN DIEGO –March 23, 2017 – The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN), developed, operated, and maintained by Northrop Grumman Corporation for the U.S. Air Force,…