De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has reported progress in the production of its new De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC-515) amphibious firefighting aircraft, currently being built at manufacturing facilities in Calgary and elsewhere in Canada.
The company is producing 22 aircraft for European customers, including Croatia, Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and France, while additional contracts have recently been signed with the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta. The aircraft is the only purpose-built amphibious water bomber currently in production, reflecting strong demand for aerial firefighting capabilities.
Assembly of the first DHC-515 is underway, with the cockpit and hull recently joined on the Calgary aerostructure assembly line to form the forward fuselage. The company has also completed the first 28.6-metre wing box, marking another key milestone in the programme.
De Havilland Canada has also released a new behind-the-scenes video highlighting manufacturing and assembly progress across its Canadian facilities.
This post was published on 10 March 2026 18:04
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