Super Scoopers can carry far heavier loads than helicopters equipped with buckets, and — unlike air tankers, which have also been deployed in the L.A. fires — they can replenish their water ...

Fire crews are days into a challenging battle against a firestorm in Los Angeles, and one of the critical tools in the fight has been the effort from above. Enter the CL-415 Super Scooper — one ...

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

The state’s fleet includes tactical planes, air tankers, and helicopters ... Two Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper turboprop planes have also been deployed to battle the deadly infernos.

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

The Super Scooper's convergence with a raging wildfire ... The first air squadron dedicated to aerial firefighting was the Mendocino Air Tanker Squad, formed in 1956. Among the favorite ex ...

A report in The Washington Post explained how Super Scoopers are a more effective firefighting solution than helicopters equipped with buckets and air tankers. These aircraft can collect 1,600 ...

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

SAN FRANCISCO -- Southern California's wildfires have put the spotlight on aerial firefighting tools with the CL-415 aircraft, also known as the 'Super Scooper,' taking center stage after an ...