McDermott firefighters head to Greece

Aerial resources shifting north as industry calls for more investment in aircraft across Europe

As Europe and North America get an early taste of wildfire season 2026, the annual south to north migration of aerial firefighting resources is well underway amid European industry calls for more investment in aircraft. Australia’s McDermott Aviation has started to shift its aerial firefighting fleet to Greece, marking the company’s seventh consecutive year supporting Greek authorities. A total of 15 helicopters – including 11 Bell 214ST “Super …

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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.  A total of 15 helicopters – including 11 Bell 214ST “Super Transporter” aircraft and four Bell 214B “Big Lifter” helitaks – are being mobilised from Australia and the United States, with operations running through to 31 October 2026. At peak deployment, …

McDermott firefighters head to Greece

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. Fifteen helicopters – including 11 Bell 214ST “Super Transporter” aircraft and four Bell 214B “Big Lifter” helitaks – are being mobilised from Australia and the United States, with operations running through to 31 October 2026. At peak deployment, 14 airc…