Bombardier Defense Proudly Delivers Eighth Global Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node Program
Bombardier Defense has delivered its eighth Global aircraft to the U.S. Air Force's Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program. This delivery is part of a multi-year contract with a potential total value of nearly US$465 million. The BACN aircraft, designated E-11A, serves as a high-altitude communications gateway, enabling enhanced situational awareness and interoperability between air and land forces. A ninth aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2025.
The Global aircraft platform was chosen for its speed, agility, and low operating costs, making it suitable for specialized missions. Known as 'Wi-Fi in the sky,' these aircraft can relay voice and tactical data, overcoming obstacles like mountains and terrain.
Bombardier Defense ha consegnato il suo ottavo aereo Global al programma Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) dell'Air Force degli Stati Uniti. Questa consegna fa parte di un contratto pluriennale dal valore potenziale di quasi 465 milioni di dollari USA. L'aereo BACN, designato E-11A, funge da gateway per comunicazioni ad alta quota, consentendo una migliore consapevolezza situazionale e interoperabilità tra le forze aeree e terrestri. Un nono aereo è previsto per la consegna nel 2025.
La piattaforma dell'aereo Global è stata scelta per la sua velocità, agilità e bassi costi operativi, rendendola adatta a missioni specializzate. Conosciuti come 'Wi-Fi nel cielo', questi aerei possono trasmettere voce e dati tattici, superando ostacoli come montagne e terreni.
Bombardier Defense ha entregado su octavo avión Global al programa Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) de la Fuerza Aérea de EE. UU. Esta entrega es parte de un contrato a varios años con un valor total potencial de casi 465 millones de dólares estadounidenses. El avión BACN, designado E-11A, actúa como un puente de comunicaciones en altitud, permitiendo una mejor conciencia situacional e interoperabilidad entre las fuerzas aéreas y terrestres. Un noveno avión está programado para ser entregado en 2025.
La plataforma del avión Global fue elegida por su velocidad, agilidad y bajos costos operativos, lo que la hace adecuada para misiones especializadas. Conocidos como 'Wi-Fi en el cielo', estos aviones pueden retransmitir voz y datos tácticos, superando obstáculos como montañas y terrenos.
Bombardier Defense는 미국 공군의 전장 공중 통신 노드(BACN) 프로그램에 여덟 번째 글로벌 항공기를 전달했습니다. 이 납품은 4억 6,500만 달러에 가까운 잠재적 총 가치의 다년 계약의 일환입니다. BACN 항공기인 E-11A는 고고도 통신 게이트웨이 역할을 하여 공군과 육군 간의 상황 인식 및 상호 운용성을 향상시킵니다. 아홉 번째 항공기는 2025년에 인도될 예정입니다.
글로벌 항공기 플랫폼은 속도, 기동성 및 낮은 운영 비용으로 인해 특수 임무에 적합하다고 선택되었습니다. '하늘의 와이파이'로 알려진 이 항공기는 산과 지형 같은 장애물을 극복하면서 음성과 전술 데이터를 중계할 수 있습니다.
Bombardier Defense a livré son huitième avion Global au programme Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) de l'Armée de l'air des États-Unis. Cette livraison fait partie d'un contrat pluriannuel d'une valeur potentielle totale de près de 465 millions de dollars USD. L'avion BACN, désigné E-11A, sert de passerelle de communication à haute altitude, permettant une meilleure sensibilisation à la situation et une interopérabilité entre les forces aériennes et terrestres. Un neuvième avion est prévu pour livraison en 2025.
La plateforme de l'avion Global a été choisie pour sa vitesse, son agilité et ses faibles coûts d'exploitation, ce qui la rend adaptée aux missions spécialisées. Connus sous le nom de 'Wi-Fi dans le ciel', ces avions peuvent transmettre des voix et des données tactiques, contournant des obstacles tels que des montagnes et des terrains.
Bombardier Defense hat sein achtes Global-Flugzeug an das Programm Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) der US-Luftwaffe geliefert. Diese Lieferung ist Teil eines mehrjährigen Vertrages mit einem potenziellen Gesamtwert von nahezu 465 Millionen US-Dollar. Das BACN-Flugzeug, das als E-11A bezeichnet wird, dient als Kommunikationsgateway in großer Höhe, das eine verbesserte Situationsbewusstsein und Interoperabilität zwischen Luft- und Landstreitkräften ermöglicht. Ein neuntes Flugzeug ist für die Lieferung im Jahr 2025 geplant.
Die Global-Flugzeugplattform wurde aufgrund ihrer Geschwindigkeit, Agilität und geringen Betriebskosten ausgewählt, was sie für spezialisierte Missionen geeignet macht. Diese Flugzeuge, die als 'WLAN in den Himmel' bekannt sind, können Sprache und taktische Daten übermitteln und Hindernisse wie Berge und Gelände überwinden.
- Multi-year contract with USAF valued at US$465 million
- Successful delivery of eighth aircraft with ninth scheduled for 2025
- Platform selected for 10+ different mission types globally
- Low operating costs and fuel efficiency of Global aircraft
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Rendering of the BACN 8 aircraft
- Bombardier Defense delivered the eighth Bombardier Global aircraft to the United States Air Force for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program at the company’s service centre in Hartford, Connecticut
- Bombardier’s multi-year agreement with the Air Force supports a distinctive and reliable airborne communications platform that is essential for completing critical missions across air, space, land and sea
- Due to their proven reliability, endurance, reduced maintenance costs and fuel efficiency, Global business jets have become the go-to platforms for specialized missions around the world
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier Defense today announced the delivery of the eighth Bombardier Global jet to the United States Air Force’s (USAF) BACN program, which is part of a previously announced multi-year contract between Bombardier and the USAF. This deal represents a potential total value of close to US
“We are proud that Bombardier's category-defining Global aircraft continue to be a platform of choice for the U.S. Air Force,” said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. “The speed, agility and low operating costs of our Global jets make them ideally suited for specialized missions meant to strengthen national and international security initiatives, such as the critical BACN program. With the delivery of this aircraft, Bombardier Defense continues to deepen its relationship with the U.S. Air Force and set itself apart as a missionized platform provider of choice.”
The BACN aircraft, known as E-11A, is a specialized communications platform that enables enhanced situational awareness and interoperability. Dubbed “Wi-Fi in the sky” by the USAF, BACN-equipped Global aircraft act as high-altitude communications gateways that can be used around the world, relaying or bridging voice and tactical data between air and land forces, and surmounting obstacles such as mountains, rough terrain or distance. Due to their unmatched combination of speed, range and endurance, Bombardier Global aircraft remain the platform of choice for more than 10 different mission types across the world.
Bombardier Defense has dedicated in-house engineering and support teams with the ability to incorporate customer-requested modifications and provide comprehensive integration solutions with complete certification capabilities across the full spectrum of civilian, military and hybrid operations. Recognized around the world for its diverse portfolio of proven and versatile specialized aircraft platforms, Bombardier brings decades of experience working with hundreds of special mission operators and renowned mission systems integrators.
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