Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying ...

A Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles had to be grounded after it hit a drone flying ...

Only about 160 fire-dousing Super Scooper aircraft, which are built in Canada using a 55-year-old design, are in operation worldwide as demand for them grows.

Aerial firefighting has become an essential part of wildfire suppression strategies, offering the speed, precision, and ...

A drone hit the wing of a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper plane fighting the LA fires. Cal Fire only has one other Quebec 1 ...

This is the story of the Canadair CL-415, a Canadian-designed, Canadian-built amphibious water bomber pulling overtime over ...

The “Super Scooper” plane was hit while flying over the Palisades Fire. It has been repaired.

known as "Quebec 1," was struck by a civilian drone that was not assigned to fire operations, Scott said. "The aircraft, commonly referred to as a 'super scooper,' was conducting fire suppression ...

Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.

The CEO of Bridger Aerospace, which has sent Super Scooper planes to tackle the LA wildfires, said drones are a major concern for his pilots.

Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.

Because of the damage, the Super Scooper, which can drop 1,600 gallons of water ... In the temporary flight restriction zones established around wildfires, all aircraft not working toward firefighting ...