McDermott Aviation

Australia

Charter operator profile. Bases, aircraft, certification and contact details.

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Charter bases and aircraft

Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast)
3 × Aerospatiale AS355F
Passenger (5 pax), Fire Services, Aerial Works, Survey/Surveillance
3 × Aerospatiale AS355F1
Passenger, Fire Services, Aerial Works, Survey/Surveillance
3 × Bell 206L-1
Passenger, Fire Services, Aerial Works, Photography/Film
5 × Bell 214B-1
Passenger, Fire Services, Aerial Works
1 × Eurocopter AS365N
Passenger, Freight, Police, Fire Services, HEMS, Aerial Works, Survey/Surveillance
2 × Eurocopter AS365N2
Passenger, Freight, Police, Fire Services, HEMS, Aerial Works, Survey/Surveillance
Other airports (no aircraft specified)
Brisbane International
Noumea (Magenta)

People

People mentioned in news coverage for this company.

John A. McDermott
President
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Aircraft types

Bell 206L LongRanger
The Bell 206 is a family of two-bladed helicopters developed in 1960/61 for the US Army but redesigned for commercial use. Models include the 206A JetRanger and stretched 206L LongRanger (first flown Sept 1974).
Eurocopter AS355
The Eurocopter AS355 Twin Squirrel is a light utility helicopter, a twin version of the AS350, developed by Aérospatiale in France. First flight was 28 September 1979, with production ending in 2016 and final delivery in 2017.

News

Danielle Stevens, head of aircraft airworthiness and maintenance control.
September 21, 2026
The acquisition forms part of McDermott Aviation's broader strategy to continue expanding and modernising its fleet while supporting a diverse range of aviation operations across Australia and overseas. Full Story