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B-2 bomber undergoes key maintenance overhaul in record time

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  • Published Oct. 21, 2024
  • By Brian Brackens
  • Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs

PALMDALE, Calif., –– In a big win for U.S. Air Force readiness, the “Spirit of Nebraska” a B-2 bomber, returned to operations 91 days ahead of schedule, after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) here on Oct. 15, 2024.

Previously, it has taken B-2s approximately 470 days to go through PDM. However, the “Spirit of Nebraska” was able to get through PDM in only 379 days due to several changes the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Bombers Directorate made to improve efficiency.

“Bringing these jets into PDM, getting the work done quickly, and delivering them back to the warfighter early is a big deal,” said Col. Francis Marino, B-2 System Program Manager within the Bombers Directorate. “This accomplishment would not have been possible without the great partnership between our team, Air Force Global Strike Command and Northrop Grumman.” – Read the full story at Air Force Test Center.

B-2 Returning To Rose Bowl Flyover

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The B-2 Stealth Bomber will be returning to do the Rose Bowl flyover January 1, 2024.

“All flyovers are accomplished using pre-planned training missions and assist in helping to train our pilots, aircrew, and ground control teams,” Bentley noted in an email statement to Air & Space Forces Magazine. Contrary to popular belief, the flyovers do not cost any extra money to taxpayers. Bentley added that the crews benefit significantly from the training they receive, given the numerous variables associated with live public events.” – Air & Space Forces Magazine December 19, 2023.