Wildfires: France has only 12 Canadair planes, which are 'an average of 30 years old'
- Posted on July 12, 2025
- By Le Monde
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Wildfires: France has only 12 Canadair planes, which are 'an average of 30 years old'
Every summer, the issue of wildfires and firefighting resources resurfaces. France's aerial fleet − both limited and aging − is overdue for renewal, but progress has stalled due to a lack of funding.
