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De Havilland Canada to start final assembly of first DHC-515 water bomber, targeting 2028 delivery

De Havilland Canada is preparing to begin final assembly of its first DHC-515 water bomber this year, with the aircraft already largely manufactured. The program remains on track for an expected 2028 delivery, positioning the modernized DHC-515 as the successor to the CL-415 family in aerial firefighting roles.

Discovered 2026-07-27T07:51:42.272785-07:00 | 2026-07-27T07:51:42.272785-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The DHC-515 milestone moves a next-generation water bomber toward fleet entry, with final assembly slated to start this year and delivery targeted for 2028.
  • For firefighting operators and public agencies, it signals the timeline for replacement planning from the CL-415 to the modernized DHC-515.
  • The largely completed aircraft and near-term assembly start indicate program momentum and the maturity of manufacturing execution ahead of first deliveries.

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2026-07-27T07:51:42.272785-07:00
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