Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Emergency aerial services provider Avincis sent two of its fleet of Italy-based CL-415 Super Scoopers to fight fires in Israel. It took less than n 24 hours to mobilize the firebombers after the call from the Israeli government.&nbsp;Last year, Avincis sent its CL-415s to support wildfire-fighting efforts in Greece, Albania, and Portugal, as part of the RescEU strategic reserve program.
“We welcome the opportunity to support the people and communities of Israel by sending two Canadair CL-415s to help fight the wildfires around Tel Aviv,” said John Boag, Avincis Group CEO. “In these situations, it is important to react quickly and mobilize aircraft as soon as possible. I am immensely proud of my team for getting this mission off the ground in under 24 hours.”
The CL-415, now a De Havilland Aircraft of Canada product, can drop more than 1,500 gallons (6,000 liters) at a time. Powered by two Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada PW123AF turboprops, the amphibious CL-415 can pick up a load of water while skimming across the surface of a lake, river, or ocean.
Avincis operates 18 CL-415s that are located around Italy, in Rome, Lamezia, Genoa, Olbia, Trapani, and Naples. More than 200 pilots and technicians support the Italy fleet, which is the largest CL-415 fleet in the world, according to Avincis.

Avincis Sends Italy-based CL-415 Super Scoopers To Fight Fires in Israel

Amphibious fire bombers are part of a fleet of 18 based in Italy

The CL-415, now a De Havilland Aircraft of Canada product, can drop more than 1,500 gallons (6,000 liters) at a time.

Avincis Sends CL-415s To Fight Fires in Israel

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