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November 2, 2024 | International, Aerospace

Bombardier Defense Proudly Delivers Eighth Global Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node Program

To date, Bombardier Defense has delivered seven Global aircraft to the BACN program under other agreements, with a ninth aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025.

https://www.epicos.com/article/884654/bombardier-defense-proudly-delivers-eighth-global-aircraft-us-air-force-battlefield

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