NL unveils second of four new CL-415 waterbombers
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NL unveils second of four new CL-415 waterbombers
“The arrival of this aircraft comes on the heels of receiving our first new aircraft in April and signals a renewal of our waterbomber fleet that will serve the people of Newfoundland and Labrador admirably for many years to come,” said Hedderson in a news release.
“Waterbombers are an extremely important component of our fire suppression efforts,”added Dunderdale. “Our forest fire management staff do a tremendous job of protecting our people, property, forest habitat and forest resources from the devastating effects of forest fires.
The release states provincial crews respond to about 100 forest fires a year.
The Bombardier 415 carries more water and flies faster than the older CL-215 waterbombers.
It also uses jet fuel, making it more environmentally friendly than the older aircraft.
The provincial fleet consists of six waterbombers — and four light helicopters under contract for the forest fire season —stationed in Gander, Deer Lake, St. John’s, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Wabush.
The Province announced a purchase agreement, valued at $120 million, for four waterbombers aircraft back in October 2009.
The two other planes will arrive in the province next year, one in April and one in July.
“Waterbombers are an extremely important component of our fire suppression efforts,”added Dunderdale. “Our forest fire management staff do a tremendous job of protecting our people, property, forest habitat and forest resources from the devastating effects of forest fires.
The release states provincial crews respond to about 100 forest fires a year.
The Bombardier 415 carries more water and flies faster than the older CL-215 waterbombers.
It also uses jet fuel, making it more environmentally friendly than the older aircraft.
The provincial fleet consists of six waterbombers — and four light helicopters under contract for the forest fire season —stationed in Gander, Deer Lake, St. John’s, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Wabush.
The Province announced a purchase agreement, valued at $120 million, for four waterbombers aircraft back in October 2009.
The two other planes will arrive in the province next year, one in April and one in July.
