LONGVIEW AVIATION SERVICES

In 2018, LAS, in partnership with Viking, formally launched the CL-415EAF "Enhanced Aerial Firefighter" conversion program. The CL-415EAF combines the proven performance of the CL-215 airframe with modern upgrades to create the next generation of the world's only purpose-built aerial firefighter and multi-mission amphibious platform... Originally the CL-215T was designed to be a simple turbine update for the piston powered CL-215. Initially Canadair converted two aircraft to turbine configuration in 1989 to act as development and technical demonstrator aircraft. The first of these prototypes flew on June 8 that year, and retrofit kits for piston CL-215 aircraft to the new standard were offered. However,

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