Aircraft Media Day Press Briefing 9/3/26

The City of Los Angeles held an Aircraft Media Day Press Briefing on September 3, 2026, highlighting the return of the Quebec-supplied Super Scooper aircraft to support wildfire firefighting efforts. The briefing emphasized the longstanding 33-year partnership between Los Angeles County and the government of Quebec, which provides these specialized firefighting planes along with skilled pilots and mechanics during peak fire season. Key speakers included Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Moroni and representatives from Quebec and Los Angeles World Airports, who underscored the critical role of these aircraft in enhancing aerial firefighting and reconnaissance capabilities. The event also acknowledged funding support from Southern California Edison for additional firefighting helicopters and stressed the importance of mutual aid and community preparedness in wildfire response. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were detailed during the briefing, but the discussion reaffirmed ongoing international cooperation and resource sharing for wildfire suppression.