McDermott Aviation Expands Fleet with Factory-New Airbus Helicopter

Australia’s largest privately owned helicopter operator, McDermott Aviation, has strengthened its fleet with the arrival of a factory-new Airbus H125 helicopter,
Avincis to Acquire Five McDermott 214ST Helicopters for Aerial Firefighting

Avincis, Europe’s leading aerial emergency services operator, and McDermott Aviation are pleased to announce a Letter of Intention (LoI) for the acquisition of five McDermott 214ST medium-lift twin-turbine helicopters
Aerial Firefighting Fleet Ready for Australian Bushfire Season

McDermott Aviation is gearing up for the season ahead, preparing to deploy 23 aircraft across five states to support emergency services.
McDermott Aviation Apprentice Wins Top Training Award

McDermott Aviation apprentice Dylan Martin has been named Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Queensland Training Awards North Coast Regional Fina
McDermott Aviation deploys fleet to Greece for 2026 fire season

McDermott Aviation has commenced deploying a major aerial firefighting fleet across Greece for the country’s 2026 fire season, marking its seventh consecutive year supporting Greek authorities.
McDermott Aviation to Roll Out Manufacturer Program for 214ST

McDermott Aviation will use Verticon 2026 in Atlanta to begin introducing the global aviation industry to its next major strategic move.
McDermott Aviation Launches Targeted Recruitment Drive to Attract the Next Generation of Aircraft Engineers

McDermott Aviation, Australia’s largest privately owned heli-aviation operator, will this month open its hangar doors to a select group of young Queenslanders.
Firefighting Fleet Returns Home as McDermott Aviation Gears Up for Summer

As Australia braces for another hot Summer, McDermott Aviation’s heavy-lift firefighting helicopters have arrived home.
Australian Fire Season Arrives as McDermott Aviation Responds

The Australian fire season has made its presence felt early, with McDermott Aviation deploying two helicopters over the weekend.
McDermott Aviation Named Finalist in Two National Aviation Awards

Australia’s largest heli-aviation operator, McDermott Aviation, has been announced as a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Australian Aviation Awards