30-Oct-2025Source: McDermott Aviation
As Australia braces for another hot Summer, McDermott Aviation’s heavy-lift firefighting helicopters have arrived home after completing an international deployment assisting with wildfire operations across Greece. A Boeing 747 carrying six McDermott Aviation helicopters landed at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport early Friday morning, en route from Athens. The arrival marked the return of one of the... Read more
1-Sep-2025Source: McDermott Aviation
The Australian fire season has made its presence felt early, with McDermott Aviation deploying two helicopters over the weekend to assist firefighting efforts in South East Queensland as strong winds fanned multiple blazes across the state. Despite widespread rainfall earlier in the year, which encouraged vegetation growth and fuel load on the ground, communities are... Read more
1-Jul-2025Source: McDermott Aviation
Australia’s largest heli-aviation operator, McDermott Aviation, has been announced as a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Australian Aviation Awards: Aerial Services Business of the Year Training and Mentorship Program of the Year The recognition reinforces McDermott’s role as a critical partner in emergency response, specialist aerial operations, and aviation workforce development across Australia.... Read more
23-May-2025Source: McDermott Aviation
As the fire season gets underway in Greece, six McDermott Aviation B214 ST aircraft have been deployed from Australia to Europe as part of the aerial firefighting fleet that will protect the islands as they face another season underpinned by hot, dry conditions. These aircraft will reinforce the existing presence of six McDermott Aviation helicopters... Read more
7-May-2014Source: Lord
When your fleet is comprised of the largest privately-owned multi-role utility helicopters in Australia and these aircraft fly critical missions, readiness is key. That is why McDermott Aviation relies on LORD Corporation to ensure its fleet is ready to respond in an emergency situation. According to John McDermott, owner and founder of McDermott Aviation –... Read more
25-Sep-2013Source: Sunshine Coast Daily
Flying side-by-side in separate helicopters, the father and son team were part of the initial Queensland Fire and Rescue Service response to the disaster. see full story... Read more
