US EditionAlberta spending $400M on new water bombers for aging fleet
The $400 million purchase from Calgary-based De Havilland will create about 1,000 jobs and address Alberta's high wildfire starts with advanced amphibious water bombers.
- Alberta is spending $400 million to add five new water bombers to its aging firefighting fleet over the next several years.
- The deal with Calgary-based De Havilland Aircraft is expected to see the first amphibious plane delivered in 2031.
- Premier Danielle Smith said the money is separate from the $160 million the province spends on its wildfire response each year.
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Alberta commands 5 DHC-515 water bombers in De Havilland. A $400 million project creates 1,000 jobs to address the climate emergency.
Alberta signs $400M agreement for next generation water bombers
CALGARY — Alberta is spending $400 million to add five new water bombers to its aging firefighting fleet, with the first aircraft expected to be delivered in 2031. The province says the deal with Calgary based De Havilland Aircraft of Canada will see it acquire five Canadair DHC 515 amphibious aircraft over the next several years. Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says the purchase will help ensure new planes are coming online as older aircraft appr…
Alberta announces $400M purchase of 5 new waterbombers for wildfire fighting – Heartland News
A Wildfire. Alberta’s government has secured a contract with De Havilland Canada to source five new, locally built waterbombers to help with firefighting efforts. The $400-million contract will help with fighting wildfires, as well as creating jobs as the planes are being built within Alberta. “Albertans expect their government to be ready when wildfire season hits, and that is exactly what we are doing,” said Premier Danielle Smith in a stateme…
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