Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are ‘rugged, reliable' — and rare
One reason last week’s collision between a firefighting plane and a drone caused such a stir was because Los Angeles doesn’t ...
Aerial firefighting companies' new challenge: Keeping up with demand
Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.
Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day ...
Opinion: L.A. was lucky, with lots of help fighting fires. But no one should count on luck
Local firefighting systems need more permanent, reliable employment, because sometimes neighboring communities, states and ...
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LA fires update: Super scooper damaged by drone ready to fly again
A super scooper on loan from Canada that’s been helping fight the fires will be back in action this week after taking a hit ...
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FBI searching for drone operator that grounded aircraft battling Pacific Palisades fire
Two massive super scoopers planes have been on lease from Canada amid the wildfires ... in the Los Angeles area to protect firefighting aircraft. Both the FAA and FBI noted that the drone in ...
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FTG Corporation (FTG) Selected by De Havilland Canada to supply Cockpit Assemblies for the New De Havilland Canadair 515 Firefighting Aircraft
aerial firefighting aircraft. Deliveries will commence in 2025 and will support De Havilland Canada’s program to produce the DHC-515 aircraft. The design, development, and production of these ...
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Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are ‘rugged, reliable' — and rare
Only about 160 of the fire-dousing aircraft, which are built in Canada using a 55-year-old design, are in operation worldwide as demand for them grows. NBC Universal, Inc. One reason last week’s ...