“The BACN aircraftįleet connects our warfighters and allies during critical missionsĪnd supports highly skilled jobs right here in Tucson atīombardier’s service center. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Arizona). Of additional E-11A BACN aircraft from Bombardier,” said U.S. “I’m proud to support the Air Force’s acquisition Required for the mission, while teams in Tucson will provide theĪircraft’s interior and eventually perform the exterior painting The Global platform to support the communications equipment Provide in-service support and upgrades to the current BACN fleet,Īre poised to begin work on the next BACN aircraft in the comingĮngineers and technicians at Bombardier SpecializedĪircraft’s Center of Excellence in Wichita, Kansas, will modify “Our U.S.-based employeesĪre honored to be lending their skills in support of this eliteīombardier teams in the U.S., who continue to Michel Ouellette, Executive Vice President, Specialized Aircraft, Air Force to provide our high-performing Global aircraftĪnd our unique expertise in support of the BACN program,” said “Bombardier is proud to be chosen once again by Radio frequencies and “translates” among incompatible

Air Force since 2007 for the BACN program, anĪirborne relay that extends communication ranges, bridges between Immediate firm order for one Global 6000 aircraft, with as many asĮngineering and modification work, is valued at close to US$465īombardier has already delivered four GlobalĪircraft to the U.S. The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)Ĭontract provides the USAF with flexible ordering and includes an Air Force in support of the BattlefieldĪirborne Communications Node (BACN) program. Bombardier's Learjet subsidiary has signed anĪgreement with the U.S.

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