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De Havilland begins major structural assembly of first DHC-515 water bomber

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has joined the cockpit and hull sections of its first DHC-515 and completed wing‑box assembly at its Canadian production line, advancing the amphibious turboprop water bomber toward planned deliveries to European customers and Canada in 2028.

2026-03-10T16:20:24.820833-07:00

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GPMS Foresight MX HUMS adopted for Bell 412; Bell 505 launch announced as Helicopter Express first to upgrade from BHVM

2026-03-08T21:32:51.400818-07:00

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COMAC signs LOI with Shanxi Victory for up to six C909 firefighting variants at Singapore Airshow

2026-02-02T19:49:09.543392-08:00

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Alberta commits C$400M for five De Havilland DHC‑515 water bombers; deliveries from 2031

2026-02-18T09:53:23.272569-08:00

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De Havilland begins major structural assembly of first DHC-515 water bomber De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has joined the cockpit and hull sections of its first DHC-515 and completed wing‑box assembly at its Canadian production line, advancing the amphibious turboprop water bomber toward planned deliveries to European customers and Canada in 2028.

2026-03-10T16:20:24.820833-07:00

De Havilland begins major structural assembly of first DHC-515 water bomber

AINonline

GPMS Foresight MX HUMS adopted for Bell 412; Bell 505 launch announced as Helicopter Express first to upgrade from BHVM Helicopter Express is the first operator to upgrade from Bell's BHVM to GPMS Foresight MX HUMS on a Bell 412 EPX under a BHVM-to-GPMS upgrade programme developed with Bell. GPMS and Bell also announced Foresight MX availability for the Bell 505, bringing predictive maintenance and operational intelligence.

2026-03-08T21:32:51.400818-07:00

GPMS Foresight MX HUMS adopted for Bell 412; Bell 505 launch announced as Helicopter Express first to upgrade from BHVM

Vertical Mag

Ace Aeronautics repurposes surplus UH-60 Black Hawks for firefighting and rescue Ace Aeronautics is refurbishing surplus UH‑60 Black Hawks and preparing them for firefighting, rescue and disaster‑response missions, repurposing military airframes into civil public‑service helicopters. The effort creates an aftermarket route for surplus Black Hawks and readies platforms for emergency operations.

2026-03-06T08:52:37.290876-08:00

Ace Aeronautics repurposes surplus UH-60 Black Hawks for firefighting and rescue

Airways Magazine

Aviation in Crisis: Airlift, Firefighting, Security and Humanitarian Missions Aviation plays a central role in crises, security operations and humanitarian relief, providing airlift, medevac, aerial firefighting, and logistics support at short notice. Those missions require rapid coordination between carriers, airports, air traffic control and regulators, reassigning aircraft and crews and often disrupting scheduled services and supply chains.

2026-02-19T14:06:23.258313-08:00

Aviation in Crisis: Airlift, Firefighting, Security and Humanitarian Missions

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Alberta commits C$400M for five De Havilland DHC‑515 water bombers; deliveries from 2031 The Alberta government has committed C$400 million to buy five De Havilland DHC‑515 water‑bomber aircraft — a deal that will more than double its government-owned tanker fleet. De Havilland Canada will build the CL‑515s at its Calgary plant, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2031.

2026-02-18T09:53:23.272569-08:00

Alberta commits C$400M for five De Havilland DHC‑515 water bombers; deliveries from 2031

SpaceWatch Global

OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026 At MSC 2026, Torsten Kriening sat down with OroraTech co‑founder Thomas Grübler for an up‑close look at the company's dual‑use wildfire‑monitoring satellites. The interview profiles OroraTech as one of Germany's most dynamic New Space firms and outlines the operational role of its sensors for fire detection.

2026-02-16T11:55:18.351656-08:00

OroraTech’s dual-use wildfire-monitoring satellites — interview with co‑founder Thomas Grübler at MSC 2026

AINonline

United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac United Aircraft of China revealed a tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter, positioning the type for a broad set of missions including aerial firefighting, utility work, point-to-point cargo delivery and medevac operations. The company presented the platform as adaptable to heavy-lift and specialized aerial-work roles.

2026-02-04T23:15:33.910231-08:00

United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac

SpaceNews.com

FireSat launches orbit-visualization tool to help wildfire responders plan around satellite passes FireSat launched an orbit-visualization tool designed to show upcoming satellite passes over wildfires, enabling responders to schedule satellite-based observations and data collection around overpasses. The addition aims to improve timing of satellite imagery and other space-based resources during wildfire response.

2026-02-04T08:22:21.949099-08:00

FireSat launches orbit-visualization tool to help wildfire responders plan around satellite passes

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De Havilland begins major structural assembly of first DHC-515 water bomber

GPMS Foresight MX HUMS adopted for Bell 412; Bell 505 launch announced as Helicopter Express first to upgrade from BHVM

COMAC signs LOI with Shanxi Victory for up to six C909 firefighting variants at Singapore Airshow

Alberta commits C$400M for five De Havilland DHC‑515 water bombers; deliveries from 2031

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