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 ...
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 ...
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Super Scooper: The Remarkable Firefighting Flying Boat Over the Skies of Los Angeles
This is the story of the Canadair CL-415, a Canadian-designed, Canadian-built amphibious water bomber pulling overtime over ...
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Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
The Super Scoopers, manufactured by De Havilland Canada, are used in Europe and Australia and other parts of the world. Neil Sweeney, CEO of De Havilland, says their efficiency has driven global ...
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Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are ‘rugged, reliable' — and rare
De Havilland mainly focuses on special-mission aircraft. The company has been making the current Super Scooper model since 2015, when former manufacturer Bombardier sold the program to De Havilland.