National Police Air Service
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National Police Air Service
@NPAShq
Supporting police forces across England & Wales with air support. Our helicopters & aeroplanes operate from a national network of bases. Not monitored 24/7.
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🚁 You’ve heard about eyes in the sky, but what about ears in the sky? Whilst helping officers with an incident in Darlington on Saturday, @NPAShq landed at Fishburn Airfield and met up with our good boy T/PD Chief.
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The UK’s National Police Air Service (@NPAShq) has been granted funding to buy additional helicopters, in addition to aircraft already on order from @Airbus. aviationweek.com/business-aviat…
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UK police provide details on fleet renewal program - National Police Air Service reposted
We have delivered the first two H135s to @NPAShq! 🚓🚁🇬🇧 These aircraft mark the start of a fleet modernisation programme to provide enhanced air support across England and Wales. The transition includes H135 familiarisation and specialist mission equipment integration.
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Well, that’s one way to start 2026! Our officers were out at midnight on New Year’s Eve, pursuing a dangerous suspect. Great work by our officers and @NPAShq to safely stop and arrest this individual.
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NPAS leaders visited @AirbusHeli production line in Germany as work continues on our next‑gen fleet. The 1st two training aircraft are due at @Airbus UK end of Feb, with familiarisation training planned for early 2026. Read more: npas.police.uk/news/npas-lead… #NPAS #AviationNews
- Following the Police Reform White Paper, we’ve shared our statement on what the proposals mean for police aviation. As a national capability, we welcome steps to strengthen coordination, modernise our service and enhance how we protect communities. #PoliceReform #UKPolicing
Read the full statement: orlo.uk/DmgKu - National Police Air Service reposted
Over the weekend, I was lucky enough to visit @NPASNorthEast alongside @WYP_Cadets. Many thanks to the crew at #NPASCarrGate for allowing the visit. @NPAShq
- 🕯 Remembering G‑EYEI — 24 Jan 1990 Honouring the police officer who lost their life when helicopter G‑EYEI was lost during severe winter weather over Glasgow. Gone but never forgotten. 🫡 #NeverForgotten #PoliceAviation #PoliceScotland #NPAS #Glasgow @PoliceScotland
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🚨 WATCH 🚨 Suspect jumps and gets injured. Officer nearly follows until @NPASSouthEast @NPAShq spot the danger in the dark. Solid teamwork leads to a clean arrest.
00:00 - National Police Air Service repostedNPAS Crew Plays Pivotal Role in Hampshire Constabulary Ram-Raid Arrests The National Police Air Service (@NPAShq) provided crucial aerial support to Hampshire Constabulary (@HantsPolice) at the end of December 2025, leading to the arrest of five suspects following a series of
