Police air support in the UK operated by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) is set to become 24/7 all-weather capable for the first time with the introduction of fixed wing aircraft.

The Hessen Police Service in Germany is to add a Vulcanair P68 Observer to its fleet after extensive evaluations as the optimum platform for supporting longer surveillance missions.

UK environmental research specialist APEM Ltd has expanded the scope of its aerial surveys by bringing a Vulcanair Observer into service.