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Civilian aviation news, Military Aviation News August 8, 2026

French Startups Challenge Aging Canadair Fleet with Next-Generation Aerial Water-Bombers

Aviation News – French aviation startup Positive Aviation, led by former Airbus engineer Jonathan Beck, is developing converted turboprop aircraft to challenge aging Canadair water-bombers…

Civilian aviation news February 18, 2026

Alberta Invests C$400 Million in De Havilland DHC-515 Fleet to Combat Wildfires

Aviation News – The government of Alberta has officially committed C$400 million to purchase five state-of-the-art DHC-515 Firefighter aircraft from De Havilland Canada. This strategic investment…