What are ‘Super Scoopers,’ the planes used to fight the L.A. wildfires?
The CL-415 aircraft being used in California can drop large amounts of water on fires and fills its tank by skimming along a body of water without having to land.
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 have many spare “Super Scoopers” to take the aircraft’s place.
See inside a ‘Super Scooper’ fighting wildfires in California
As multiple fires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area, Bridger Aerospace, gave CNN a tour of their aircraft called the “Super Scooper,” which is currently assisting California in firefighting efforts.
A drone collided with one of the only Super Scooper planes fighting the LA wildfires, grounding a key resource
One of only two Super Scooper planes helping to fight the LA wildfires has been taken out of action after it collided mid-air with a drone.
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 increments, according to LAFD.
'Super Scooper' planes assisting California wildfires make pit stop in St. Louis
Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming shared a new video of the actor thanking first responders amid the wildfires in Los Angeles, marking his first appearance since dementia diagnosis. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened tariffs of 60% against all Chinese goods,
Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying ...
Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires
A Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles had to be grounded after it hit a drone flying ...
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What are Super Scoopers, the firefighting aircraft used to tackle Los Angeles wildfires?
Canadian CL-415 Super Scooper, one of the world's most effective firefighting aircraft, is quite different from the ...
Civilian Drone Damages Super Scooper Airplane Fighting LA Fires, Outraging Angelenos and Grounding Vital Aircraft
It’s been a brutal, heartbreaking week in Los Angeles. Wildfires have ripped through communities, leaving death and hundreds ...
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Water-dropping Super Scooper aircraft set to return to service after colliding with a civilian drone
The drone was flying illegally over the Palisades Fire Thursday, taking a vital firefighting resource out of commission for ...
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FBI working to piece together drone that damaged super scooper while battling Palisades Fire
LOS ANGELES -- The FBI released new photos of a damaged water-dropping super scooper firefighting aircraft that collided with ...