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Ottawa sells military planes for firefighting efforts

Used military aircraft will be converted into water bombers in British Columbia.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Canadian government has decided to sell used military aircraft that will be transformed into water bombers. The conversion of the planes will take place in British Columbia, and the first aircraft could be operational for firefighting within 12 months.

Coulson Aviation, which is already using this type of aircraft globally, will participate in this conversion project.

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