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Part of International aid is being deployed as contributing aircraft assist in efforts to contain wildfires testing regional resources in Italy, Greece, and Europe.

How could Greece's order for firefighting aircraft affect De Havilland Canada?

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New orders and soaring demand boost De Havilland Canada's production outlook The demand for amphibious firefighting aircraft, driven by climate disasters and events like Greece's recent order, is soaring globally. De Havilland Aircraft of Canada revived the production of the Canadair planes in 2024 following orders from European countries, including Greece. The company is currently struggling to meet this high demand, but the existing 38 planes on the order book are sold out through 2034. To capitalize on this market, De Havilland's leadership has stated that a large order, such as 50 new water bombers, would provide the financial runway needed to launch a second production line.

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  • De Havilland Aircraft of Canada revived production of the legendary Canadair planes in 2024 after European countries from Portugal to Greece placed orders.brandonsun.com, stcatharinesstandard.ca
  • The 38 planes now on the order book, which include six for Ontario, five for Alberta, and three for Manitoba, are sold out through 2034.brandonsun.com
  • An order for 50 new water bombers would give De Havilland the financial runway — hundreds of millions of dollars — to launch a second production line.brandonsun.com
  • Positive Aviation claims a production rate of 12 per year starting in 2030, compared to Canadair's projected rate of 10 per year.brandonsun.com, stcatharinesstandard.ca

Why it matters

De Havilland Canada currently holds a strong market position as the only large scooping aircraft in production, framing the Canadair as the 'gold standard' for firefighting aircraft. However, the company faces intense competition from upstarts like Positive Aviation, which are developing alternative water bombers and challenging the pace of Canadair's production.

The global need for these specialized aircraft is underscored by the increasing severity of wildfires across Europe and North America. The ability of De Havilland to scale up production and meet the demand from nations like Greece and the European Union is critical to maintaining its market dominance against emerging competitors.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the joint purchase of 50 De Havilland water bombers by Canada and the European Union include the 38 aircraft already on the books?
  • How quickly can De Havilland Aircraft of Canada increase its production rate to meet the soaring global demand?

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A major competitor, such as Positive Aviation, successfully rolls out its prototype by 2028This could increase competitive pressure on De Havilland Canada, potentially slowing down the uptake of new orders.
The Canadian and European Union announce the joint purchase of 50 De Havilland water bombersThis would provide a significant, immediate boost to De Havilland's financial runway and production capacity.

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