De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has shared a new update on the production of its DHC-515 amphibious firefighting aircraft, currently being built at its Canadian manufacturing facilities. The company describes the DHC-515 as the world’s only purpose-built amphibious firefighting aircraft.
The company is producing 22 aircraft for European customers, including Croatia, Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and France. Additionally, it has recently signed contracts with the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta, highlighting strong demand for the aircraft.
Production is advancing on the first DHC-515. Structures are being assembled, with the cockpit and hull recently joined on the Calgary aerostructure assembly line to form the forward fuselage. The company has also completed assembly of the first DHC-515 wing box, an impressive 28.6-meter-long structure.
To showcase its progress, De Havilland Canada released a new video highlighting manufacturing and assembly activities across its facilities. The footage features key assembly milestones and the skilled teams driving production forward.
