The Canadian Commercial Corporation has announced the signing of a government to government contract with Spain’s Air and Space Force for the sale of seven DHC-515 aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada.

The contract will provide DHC-515 aircraft to Spain, along with spare parts, training, and maintenance support.

The contract is the result of ongoing cooperation between CCC, DHC, the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU) and its Member States to supply the EU with Canadian-made waterbombers. RescEU is supporting the acquisition of DHC-515 aircraft for Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Italy, France and Spain with an expected total order of twenty-two (22) aircraft to be contracted through CCC.

Spain has faced in recent months a series of devastating wildfires that have wreaked havoc across various regions. The intense heatwaves and prolonged drought conditions have created a tinderbox environment, enabling fires to spread rapidly and uncontrollably. The Spanish government will use the waterbombers to help mitigate these fires.

“De Havilland Canada is proud to supply the DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER™ to the Spanish Air and Space Force as they continue to protect Spanish communities and natural resources.” said Neil Sweeney, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada.