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

This is the story of the Canadair CL-415, a Canadian-designed, Canadian-built amphibious water bomber pulling overtime over America's most famous zip codes.

The company has been making the current Super Scooper model since 2015, when former manufacturer Bombardier sold the ... and the CL-415, produced from the ’90s through 2015 — are still in ...

The CL-415, originally manufactured by Canadair and now by Bombardier, is an amphibious aircraft designed specifically for aerial firefighting. It gets its nickname, “super scooper,” from its ...

The Bombardier Canadair CL-415 "Super Scooper" was able to land after it was hit by the drone around 1 p.m. PST. However, a hole in its wing rendered it unairworthy, Los Angeles County Fire ...

The FAA, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), and other authorities have a simple but urgent message for drone pilots in the Los Angeles area: “If you fly, we can ...

A Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles had to be grounded after it hit a drone flying ...

A drone hit the wing of a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper plane fighting the LA fires. Cal Fire only has one other Quebec 1 aircraft in its arsenal.

The Super Scoopers currently in use are on loan from Quebec, which has provided aircraft on a seasonal basis for over three decades. Built by Canadair and later Bombardier, the CL-415 Super ...

The CL-415, originally manufactured by Canadair and now by Bombardier, is an amphibious aircraft designed specifically for aerial firefighting. It gets its nickname, “super scooper,” from its ability ...