De Havilland DHC-515: The Future of Aerial Firefighting Takes Shape Aviation News – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has reached significant production milestones for its DHC-515 Firefighter, a specialized amphibious aircraft designed to combat the increasing threat of global wildfires. With a growing order book from both European nations and Canadian provinces, this development marks a critical step in modernizing aerial firefighting capabilities across two continents. The company is currently manufacturing 22 aircraft for a group of European customers that includes Croatia, Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and France.

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Alberta Invests C$400 Million in De Havilland DHC-515 Fleet to Combat Wildfires Aviation News – The government of Alberta has officially committed C$400 million to purchase five state-of-the-art DHC-515 Firefighter aircraft from De Havilland Canada. This strategic investment aims to significantly bolster the province’s aerial firefighting capacity in response to increasingly volatile wildfire seasons. The agreement, announced in February 2026, secures a production slot for the next-generation water bombers at De Havilland’s Calgary manufacturing facilities.

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Manitoba Boosts Wildfire Defense with De Havilland Canadair 515 Waterbombers Manitoba has committed to purchasing three De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC 515) aircraft to bolster its aerial firefighting capabilities.

Manitoba has committed to purchasing three De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC 515) waterbombing aircraft to bolster its aerial firefighting capabilities.

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New DHC 515 orders New DHC 515 orders De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) has announced that the Province of Manitoba has confirmed their intent to purchase three De Havil...

Province of Manitoba orders three De Havilland Canada DHC 515s

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