Bombardier Defense Delivers Ninth Global Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program

Bombardier Defense Delivers Ninth Global Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program

Delivery ceremony took place in September at Hanscom Air Force Base, MAThe Bombardier Global family of aircraft, recognized for its outstanding range,...

Ninth Bombardier Global 6000 Delivered to U.S. Air Force for BACN Program

Bombardier Defense has announced the delivery of the U.S. Air Force’s ninth Global 6000 for the E-11A BACN program. The ninth aircraft for the U.S. Air Force’s E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program was welcomed in a ceremony held at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, in September 2025. Hanscom is the headquarters of the […]

Bombardier Defense delivers ninth Global aircraft to U.S. Air Force

Bombardier Defense has announced the delivery of its ninth Bombardier Global aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF). The handover took place earlier this month at Hanscom Air Force Base. The event marked the continuation of a long and successful partnership between Bombardier and the USAF. The aircraft joins the USAF’s Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) fleet. Within the Air Force, these aircraft are designated as the E-11A.…

Bombardier Defense delivers ninth Global aircraft to U.S. Air Force for BACN communications role

The BACN fleet, designated as E-11A in the Air Force, is often referred to as “Wi-Fi in the sky” and provides high-altitude communications gateways. These specialised platforms enhance situational awareness and interoperability by bridging voice and tactical data between air and land forces. The Bombardier Global aircraft, recognised for range, speed, reliability and endurance, have supported USAF missions worldwide for nearly two decades. Their…

USAF boosts BACN fleet with ninth Global-series jet

Bombardier’s defence unit has delivered its ninth Global-series aircraft for use in the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) battlefield airborne communications node (BACN) role.