 Having conducted the relatively successful CL-215T programme, the company decided to develop a further improved model of the aircraft "CL-415", which would take form as a new-build production series.On 6 December 1993, the CL-415 conducted its maiden flight, while the first deliveries commenced during November 1994.One year later, a 180-day sales tour traversing 21 countries commenced using a CL-415 owned by the Quebec Government.