12-Sep-2013Source: Metro Aviation
Editor Note – HeliHub.com has already run the story of this helicopter being launched – see Austin Police launches Eurocopter AS350B3e operations – the press release below was issued today by Metro Aviation and adds to the specification details in the earlier article The Austin Police Department Air Support Unit recently added a third helicopter to its... Read more
9-Sep-2013Source: Austin Police
Police forces in some 30 regions across the world operate aircrafts from the AS350 B3e family. The AS350 B3e offers excellent visibility, has a pilot-friendly ergonomic cockpit and exceptional endurance and speed. The unobstructed, flat floor cabin concept and low vibration level allow for the installation of all necessary equipment, including fully integrated law enforcement... Read more
15-Jul-2013Source: Rebtech
REBTECH, one the first civil and military aviation night vision lighting providers in the world, has announced the initial night vision goggle (NVG) compatible conversion of an AS350B3e recently acquired by the City of Austin Police Department (APD). The addition of this aircraft to the APD Air Support Unit will allow expanded critical support roles... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Austin Police Department have put a funds request in to the City Council for $3,745,000 to buy a new Eurocopter AS350B3 – and the request will be heard at their scheduled meeting on 28th June at Austin City Hall. The paperwork submitted indicates that this is ostensibly to replace their 1969-vintage Bell OH-58A. There is... Read more
