Super Scooper, California

See inside a ‘Super Scooper’ fighting wildfires in California
As multiple fires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area, Bridger Aerospace, gave CNN a tour of their aircraft called the “Super Scooper,” which is currently assisting California in firefighting efforts.
Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying conditions.
Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day increments, according to LAFD.
'Super scooper' cleared to fly after drone collision
A "super scooper" that was damaged by a drone last week while helping fight the Palisades Fire was cleared to fly Tuesday.
Two More CL-415 Super Scoopers On The Way To Fight Palisades Fire After One Damaged By Drone
Cal Fire will receive two more CL-415 Super Scoopers from a Canadian non-profit to replace the one damaged Thursday by a drone strike as it was fighting the Palisades Fire, The War Zone has learned. This will take the total force of Super Scoopers currently available to Cal Fire from one to three.
FBI working to piece together drone that damaged super scooper while battling Palisades Fire
LOS ANGELES -- The FBI released new photos of a damaged water-dropping super scooper firefighting aircraft that collided with a drone over the Palisades Fire.
'Super Scooper' firefighting aircraft returns to work after being struck by drone
Super Scooper' firefighting aircraft returns to work after being struck by drone. Posted: January 13, 2025 \. The “Super Scooper” plane was hit
LA fires update: Super scooper damaged by drone ready to fly again
A super scooper on loan from Canada that’s been helping fight the fires will be back in action this week after taking a hit by a drone.
Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires
Los Angeles authorities have vowed to prosecute illegal drone flights after a civilian drone collided with a Canadian “Super ...
Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are ‘rugged, reliable' — and rare
One reason last week’s collision between a firefighting plane and a drone caused such a stir was because Los Angeles doesn’t ...
What are ‘Super Scoopers,’ the planes used to fight the L.A. wildfires?
The CL-415 aircraft being used in California can drop large amounts of water on fires and fills its tank by skimming along a ...
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FBI seeks information on drone collision with Super Scooper over Palisades Fire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to expedite processes for rebuilding homes and clearing debris left ...
A drone collided with one of the only Super Scooper planes fighting the LA wildfires, grounding a key resource
A drone hit the wing of a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper plane fighting the LA fires. Cal Fire only has one other Quebec 1 ...
Firefighting Super Scooper plane remains grounded after drone crash with no specific timeline for return
An aircraft with the ability to carry more than a thousand of gallons of water was left severely damaged after a drone struck ...
California wildfires: Quebec's 'Super Scooper' planes, pilots draw praise as Canada steps up despite Trump's threats
These Canadian CL-415 aircrafts, also known as amphibious water bombers, have been on the front lines fighting the wildfires ...
Aerial firefighting CEO says he loses sleep over people flying their drones near his planes
The CEO of Bridger Aerospace, which has sent Super Scooper planes to tackle the LA wildfires, said drones are a major concern for his pilots.