These are the "super scooper" firefighting seaplanes dousing European and U.S. wildfires

Amphibious firefighting aircraft, commonly known as "super scooper" seaplanes, are being deployed to combat severe wildfires raging across regions of the United States and Europe. These specialized planes operate by scooping water directly from water sources and dropping it onto active fire zones from the air.

The deployment highlights ongoing international aerial firefighting efforts amid active wildfire seasons in multiple regions. The aircraft serve as a critical tool in the combined ground and air strategies used by emergency responders to control and suppress widespread fires.