Built by Canadair and later Bombardier, the CL-415 Super Scooper is one of the few large amphibious aircraft produced in significant numbers. Skilled pilots operate these planes to scoop up 1,500 ...

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

also known as the 'Super Scooper,' taking center stage after an unauthorized drone hit one of the planes while fighting the Palisades Fire. These planes can scoop 1,500 gallons of water from large ...