The Canadair CL-415, known as the "Super Scooper," is one of the most powerful tools in aerial firefighting. Designed to skim ...

An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic has become the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier.

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft has become the first independently developed jet to break the sound barrier, bringing ...

Today a civil test airliner, Boom Technology’s XB-1, broke the sound barrier for the first time in two decades.

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier during three test runs, a step toward the possible return of ...

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

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

An illegal drone collided with a Canadian “Super Scooper” airplane while battling the raging Palisades Fire last week. The aircraft was grounded for several days forcing a pause in air operations, ...

NPR transcribed 2,000 hours of radio communications from the LA fires. It shows hydrants going dry and first responders ...

"The aircraft, commonly referred to as a 'super scooper,' was conducting fire suppression operations at the Palisades Fire near Malibu, California, and was able to land safely," according to an ...

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