Hercules Planes Get New Life as Firefighters | Calgary News

Canada’s wildfire crisis just got a major boost as the federal government prepares to sell ten retired C-130 Hercules planes to B.C.-based Colson Aviation, who’ll convert them into next-gen aerial firefighters. With wildfire seasons growing fiercer and the national fleet in need of urgent upgrades, this move could deliver critical firefighting power within 12 months — while also sparking aerospace jobs across British Columbia. The deal, still pending final approvals, follows the RCAF’s recent retirement of its Hercules fleet and aligns with Senate committee recommendations for a stronger firefighting capability. These veteran aircraft may finally get their second act — literally — in the sky. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/766ee652601fd785