The CL-415 aircraft being used in California can drop large amounts of water on fires and fills its tank by skimming along a ...

One reason last week’s collision between a firefighting plane and a drone caused such a stir was because Los Angeles doesn’t ...

Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying ...

This is the story of the Canadair CL-415, a Canadian-designed, Canadian-built amphibious water bomber pulling overtime over ...

Following is a transcript of the video. [plane engine whirring] Narrator: These pilots are flying what's called a Super Scooper. At around $30 million, it's one of the most expensive aerial ...

One of the “Super Scooper” planes aiding in the battle against the Los Angeles wildfires was damaged after colliding with a drone and is now grounded, officials said on Thursday. The collision ...

NBC Universal, Inc. One reason last week’s collision between a firefighting plane and a drone caused such a stir was because Los Angeles doesn’t have many spare “Super Scoopers” to take ...

Enter the CL-415 Super Scooper — one of the world’s most effective firefighting aircraft — capable of skimming the surface of open bodies of water. The Canadian-made amphibious water bombers ...