CCC, Spain sign contract for DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER™ aircraft
14 Agosto 2024 - 6:00AM
CCC is proud to announce the signing of a government to government
(G2G) contract with Spain’s Air and Space Force for the sale of
seven (7) DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER™ aircraft manufactured by De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC). Through CCC’s G2G contract, DHC
will provide the DHC-515 aircraft to Spain, along with spare parts,
training, and maintenance support.
The G2G contract is the result of ongoing cooperation between
CCC, DHC, the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU)
and its Member States to supply the EU with Canadian-made
waterbombers. RescEU is supporting the acquisition of DHC-515
aircraft for Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Italy, France and Spain
with an expected total order of twenty-two (22) aircraft to be
contracted through CCC.
Spain has faced in recent months a series of devastating
wildfires that have wreaked havoc across various regions. The
intense heatwaves and prolonged drought conditions have created a
tinderbox environment, enabling fires to spread rapidly and
uncontrollably. The Spanish government will use the waterbombers to
help mitigate these fires.
The DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER™ aircraft delivers the highest quantity
of water into the fire-zone per day (nearly 700,000 L), more than
twice as much as its nearest competitor. It can refill its tanks in
12 seconds, from nearby fresh or saltwater sources including
rivers, small lakes, and oceans, while land-based aircraft must
return to airport after each drop.
CCC, Canada’s G2G contracting agency, and Export Development
Canada, Canada’s export credit agency, are part of Canada’s overall
support for the DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER™ program. For over 75 years,
CCC has been helping Canadian companies to establish successful
commercial relationships with foreign governments. Every G2G
contract signed with CCC has the legal effect of being signed in
the name of the Government of Canada and comes with an assurance of
contract performance.
To learn about how Canada’s G2G contracts support Canadian
exports, contact CCC.
Quotes
“CCC’s G2G contract underscores Canada’s growing partnership
with Spain in addressing environmental challenges and mitigating
the impact of wildfires on communities and ecosystems.” –
Kim Douglas, VP of Business Development and Marketing,
CCC.
“De Havilland Canada is proud to supply the DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER™
to the Spanish Air and Space Force as they continue to protect
Spanish communities and natural resources.” – Neil
Sweeney, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, De Havilland
Aircraft of Canada.
Related
- CCC, Greece sign contract for DHC-515 firefighting
aircraft
- CCC, Croatia sign contract for DHC-515 firefighting
aircraft
- CCC, Portuguese Air Force sign contract for Canadian
waterbombers
- CCC, France sign contract for DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER™
aircraft
Quick Facts
- Increased wildfire risks due to climate change has generated a
demand for additional aircraft within the EU and globally. The
Member States of the European Union (EU) currently operate over 50%
of the global fleet of previous iterations of the DHC-515
FIREFIGHTER™ aircraft.
Contact
For media enquiries, please contact communications@ccc.ca
About CCC
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help build successful commercial relationships between Canadian
businesses and governments around the world through our government
to government contracting approach. We are also the U.S. Department
of Defense designated contracting authority for procurements from
Canada. To learn more about how we have facilitated billions in
trade between Canadian businesses and governments around the world,
visit ccc.ca.