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Released on April 19, 2011
Today marks a significant transition point in the renewal of Saskatchewan's wildfire air tanker fleet with the arrival of the first of four CL-215T amphibious aircraft upgraded to the turbine powered model.
The conversion of the planes' radial engines to more powerful turbine engines will reduce downtime and ongoing maintenance costs, as well as increasing the speed at which the planes can fly, making them even more effective.
"Saskatchewan has a vibrant and growing economy and the protection of our communities and businesses is increasingly important," Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. "Converting these aircraft from older piston engine technology to modern turbine engines is the most cost effective approach to provide Saskatchewan with an air tanker that is safer, faster and more reliable."
The Saskatchewan Government entered into an agreement with Bombardier Aerospace, (Saint-Laurent, Quebec) the sole provider of CL-215T conversion kits, to purchase kits to convert four of Saskatchewan's CL-215 radial engine amphibious aircraft.
"The Government of Saskatchewan and Bombardier have enjoyed an excellent working relationship that now spans over two decades," Bombardier Aerospace Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft & Military Aviation Training President Michel Bourgeois said. "We are thrilled to maintain this relationship with their new CL-215T conversion which will allow the government to leverage the value of its existing fleet and provide many years of future firefighting at great value."
The installation of the conversion kits requires specialized technical expertise and facilities. The installation contract was advertised through a public tender process and awarded to YXX Aerospace Ltd., based in Abbotsford, BC.
"We are very pleased to deliver to Saskatchewan its first CL-215T, a new, long term aerial fire control solution," YXX Aerospace Ltd. CEO David Schellenberg said. "We look forward to continuing to work with the Ministry of Environment and Wildfire Management Branch to deliver the additional CL-215T conversions in the years ahead."
In addition to the first converted CL-215T, the Saskatchewan Government's fleet renewal program has seen the replacement of three land-based DeHavilland Tracker aircraft with four Convair 580A air tankers; the replacement of birddog aircraft with Turbo Commanders and the upgrading of support infrastructure.
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For more information, contact:
Jeanette Krayetski
Environment
Prince Albert
Phone: 306-953-2691
Cell: 306-961-2105
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