Police Aviation News of December 2016 published the following article:
The German federal police (Bundespolizei) has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H215 multi-role rotorcraft via the purchasing
administration of the German Federal Ministry of Interior. The aircraft will be tasked with several challenging roles, among them maritime emergencies and police missions. The helicopters are scheduled for delivery in early 2019.
The new aircraft will be equipped with the latest state-of-the-art glass cockpit and the new 4-axis autopilot, which provides flight envelope protection, unrivalled precision, and stability in even the harshest operating conditions.
The Bundespolizei currently operates 19 helicopters of the Super Puma family and these are progressively being upgraded with glass cockpits.
Also, out there now is a tender for a mid-life upgrade of the Bundespolizei EC135 fleet. The aim is to trim the weight of the role fit but no other details are currently known.
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