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Why Europe won't get any new Canadair water bombers any time soon

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Why Europe won't get any new Canadair water bombers any time soon
Why Europe won't get any new Canadair water bombers any time soon
As firefighters struggle to contain some of the worst European wildfires in living memory with reduced numbers of aerial water bombers, production of the iconic aircraft creaks along half a world away in a Canadian factory.
National Post
National Post1 days ago
France is desperate for more Canadair water bombers but the wait is long
Although Calgary manufacturer De Havilland restarted production of Canadairs in 2024, the first delivery -- of just two aircraft -- to France won't happen until at least 2028
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times🏁 first to report1 days ago
France needs more Canadair water bombers but building them is painfully slow
France needs more Canadair water bombers but building them is painfully slow
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