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New Canadair: France must wait until 2028 for its next two aircraft

Canadian De Havilland confirmed the delivery schedule for new Canadair DHC-515 aircraft destined for France to fight wildfires.

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The first two aircraft will be delivered starting in 2028, a date that comes after the current 2026 wildfire crisis.

This delayed delivery raises questions about airborne firefighting capacity during the transition period.

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Le délai de livraison des nouveaux Canadair intervient dans un contexte de crise majeure des incendies, soulevant des questions sur la capacité de la France à lutter efficacement contre les feux de forêt.

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