Press Release
Issued by Vulcanair SpA.
September 20, 2011
Vulcanair Aircraft todaay announced that its P68 Observer aircraft has been selected by the German Police in Hessen.
"In selecting the Vulcanair P68 fixed wing aircraft fitted out with the latest surveillance equipment, Hessen State Police airborne surveillance capabilitities will be significantly enhanced. Vulcanair Aircraft contracted Airborne Technologies of Austria to integrate Hessen's police thermal camera and other equipment. Airborne Technologies was selected for the company's ability and reputation in integrating and certifying a multitude of surveillance systems on general aviation aircraft, and has a long experience and successful track record in providing this kind of integration on Vulcanair Aircraft." said Remo De Feo , CEO of Vulcanair Aircraft
By operating a mixed airborne fleet, now with the addition of fixed wing, 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 high value surveillance equipment can be transferred from the helicopter fleet to the Vulcanair P68 Aircraft quickly and efficiently.
The Vulcanair P68 was chosen by the Hessen Police Service after extensive evaluations as the optimum platform for supporting longer surveillance missions (up to 9 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. ''Airborne Technologies supported Vulcanair in Hessen's police evaluation process, to make sure all of their equipment could properly be installed on the P68 Aircraft. The result is that the Police Force will be able to increase its operating capability while at the same time reducing its costs, which is good news considering today's limited and restricted budgets."
