VulcanAir P68 Observer

German Police ‘airops’ capabilities enhanced with the introduction of a VulcanAir P68 equipped by Airborne Technologies (copy 1)

In selecting the VulcanAir P68 fixed wing aircraft fitted out with the latest surveillance equipment offering by Airborne Technologies, Hessen State Police airborne surveillance capabilities will be significantly enhanced. The Airborne Technologies equipped P68, will be an additional airborne asset to be operated in conjunction with the Hessen State Police fleet of helicopters, affording the opportunity for much longer, flexible and more cost effective missions and operations.

By operating a “mixed” airborne fleet, Hessen State Police can take advantage from both the specific features of its helicopters and the efficient, long endurance operations afforded by a fixed-wing aircraft. One key benefit is that very specialized; high value surveillance equipment can be transferred from the helicopter fleet to the P68 quickly and efficiently.

The VulcanAir P68 is one of Airborne Technologies preferred platforms as was chosen by the Hessen Police Service after extensive evaluations as the optimum platform for supporting longer surveillance missions (up to 12 hours when fully equipped) at the fraction of the cost of helicopter operations. In addition, critically, the Hessen State Police air operations will no longer be limited by adverse weather conditions as the P68 has full de-icing capability and the most up to date ‘glass cockpit’ digital avionics.

“We are committed to assisting our partners to develop more flexible and cost effective airborne surveillance solutions’’ said Airborne Technologies CEO Wolfgang Grumeth. ‘’VulcanAirs invitation to Airborne Technologies to support the Hessen State Police evaluation process has resulted in the creation of a mixed fleet which will increase the capabilities of the Police Force and even help them to deal with challenges of today`s limited and restricted budgets!”

For further information please contact: 

 
Marcus Gurtner, Chief Sales Officer

About Airborne Technologies: (Design Organisation EASA AP320)

Airborne Technologies combines and optimizes aviation, data acquisition and processing know-how. They own and operate a fleet of multi-mission aircraft / data processing systems for remote sensing applications. The experience gained from these missions provides them with the knowledge for consultancy and the delivery of comprehensive aircraft and sensor solutions. Airborne Technologies works manufacturer independent but has preferred aircraft and sensor manufacturers for their application driven and tailor made products and turnkey-solutions.

About VulcanAir:

Building on over 50 years of aviation design heritage, VulcanAir and its predecessor Partenavia is one of the world’s most respected General Aviation manufacturers. Respected for its innovative and reliable aircraft designs and exceptional customer service, VulcanAir’s new products are entirely developed "in house" by its Design and Engineering department, whose goal is to apply new technologies and design techniques to General Aviation.