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 ...
California wildfires: Quebec's 'Super Scooper' planes, pilots draw praise as Canada steps up despite Trump's threats
These Canadian CL-415 aircrafts, also known as amphibious water bombers, have been on the front lines fighting the wildfires ...
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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?
Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day ...
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Opinion: L.A. was lucky, with lots of help fighting fires. But no one should count on luck
If Canadian wildfires were burning, we couldn’t have counted on the Quebecois Super Scooper aircraft we see skimming water from the Pacific to fight the Palisades fire. L.A. County is already ...
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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 ...