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Europe Faces Long Wait for New Canadair Water Bombers

Firefighters across Europe are battling severe wildfires with reduced aerial support as production delays leave the continent waiting for new Canadair water bombers.

By 30 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 30 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET

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According to The Local, European firefighters are struggling to contain some of the worst wildfires in living memory while operating with reduced numbers of aerial water bombers. Meanwhile, production of the iconic firefighting aircraft is moving slowly at a factory located half a world away in Canada, indicating that the continent will not receive any new planes in the near future.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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