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

TFRs are currently in place over the Palisades and Eaton fires, allowing firefighting aircraft the airspace they need. They ...

Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day ...

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 ...

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

Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.

As wildfires leave a trail of destruction in southern California, claiming lives and gutting cherished homes, amphibious ...

The FBI is seeking information about the collision of a drone with a Super Scooper that was flying over the Palisades Fire in ...

The role of ‘Super Scooper’ planes have been critical to helping tackle the wildfires in Los Angeles. These amphibious planes, officially known as the Bombardier CL-415, are built for the purpose of ...

Los Angeles authorities have vowed to prosecute illegal drone flights after a civilian drone collided with a Canadian “Super Scooper ... ocean water to drop on active fires. The plane in ...

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 ...