Sask. NDP raise concerns over lack of pilots trained to fly new water bomber

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By Nicole Healey Global News

Posted June 16, 2025 7:22 pm

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'The Sask. NDP raising concerns over no pilots trained to fly new water bomber'

2:01 The Sask. NDP raising concerns over no pilots trained to fly new water bomber

WATCH: The Saskatchewan NDP says no pilots have been trained to fly the recently purchased Conair Dash 8-Q400AT Airtanker.

The Saskatchewan NDP says according to public flight logs, the recently-purchased Conair Dash 8-Q400AT Airtanker has been sitting at the La Ronge airport since May 30, 2025, and no pilots have been trained to fly it.

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The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says they had pilots in training, but because of the intense fire season, they needed to stop to help on the front lines.

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