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Jul 29, 2026
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France is desperate for more Canadair water bombers but the wait is long
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France is desperate for more Canadair water bombers but the wait is long
Although Calgary manufacturer De Havilland restarted production of Canadairs in 2024, the first delivery -- of just two aircraft -- to France won't happen until at least 2028
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Ty Ferguson
Published Jul 28, 2026
Last updated 1 hour ago
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