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The startup turning disused aircraft into Europe’s would-be water bombers

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The startup turning disused aircraft into Europe’s would-be water bombers
The Independent
The Independent23 mins ago
The startup turning disused aircraft into Europe’s would-be water bombers
Designs for new or converted water-bombers have gained momentum after nearly 500,000 hectares burned across Europe this year
Reuters
Reuters9 hrs ago
Europe's would-be water bombers in race to tackle future wildfires
Europe's would-be water bombers in race to tackle future wildfires  Reuters
The Straits Times
The Straits Times🏁 first to report11 hrs ago
Europe's would-be water bombers in race to tackle future wildfires
TOULOUSE, France, August 7 - Deep inside the carcass of a disused turboprop aircraft, engineer Jonathan Beck squeezes between rows of tanks as he demonstrates how his French startup plans to challenge ageing Canadair water-bombers in combatting European wildfires.