Originally Posted by
Machdiamond
There is a big fleet (I believe 14) of water bombers sitting idle at my home airport (CYQB), and there is talk here of finding some kind of deal with Australia to lease some of them out during our winter here - similar to what is already in place with California.
This would certainly more be cost effective and win-win in terms of utilisation. Fire season here is April to October.
That sounds like common sense!!! Can’t see that under this gubment! Having a seasonal fleet would just be toooooooooo perfecto!