How Canadian-made, ugly-duckling water bomber cornered world market

October 30, 2026

Be Giant: Given the record-breaking scale of forest fires here and around the world, it’s surprising that the celebrated amphibious scooper fell out of production little more than a decade ago. As De Havilland gears up for the spike in orders, Be Giant explains what exactly makes the water bomber a Canadian marvel – and why competition for it is so intense…