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NPAS officer receives MBE in New Year’s Honours
04 January 2018
Sergeant Scott Gallagher awarded MBE for services to policing
NPAS to use laser protective eyewear to reduce risk of laser attacks
20 December 2017
Laser Update
Interview with Tactical Flight Officer Karen to celebrate Women of Aviation Worldwide Week
09 March 2018
Find out about the role Karen from NPAS Filton carries out at NPAS, what made her want to work in police aviation and more.
Interview with Jo, Flight Duty Officer, on International Women's Day 2018
08 March 2018
On International Women's Day we are celebrating the female staff who work for NPAS. Find out about Jo's role, what it's like being a woman working in police aviation and more!
Police air service flies the flag for Control Room Awards
18 December 2017
The organisation that co-ordinates air support for police services in England and Wales has urged full support for the first awards to celebrate the unsung heroes of the UK’s control rooms.
National Police Air Service to build brand new airbase at North Weald Airfield
18 December 2017
With full planning permission from Epping Forest District Council now in place, the National Police Air Service (NPAS) will soon start building works on a purpose built airbase at North Weald Airfield in Essex. The new base will replace their existing facility at Lippitts Hill 16 miles away and form part of their national network of 15 bases providing air support to the 46 police forces of England and Wales.
Statement on Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Service (HMICF&RS) into Police Air Support
29 November 2017
A statement in response to the publication of the HMICFRS Study into Police Air Support, published 30 November 2017
Construction work starts on new National Police Air Service base at Almondsbury
09 November 2017
Work has begun on the new National Police Air Service (NPAS) base in Almondsbury, South Gloucester which is due to be operational in autumn 2018. NPAS and Great Western Air Ambulance (GWAAC) will be housed at the new base funded by BAE Systems.
National Police Air Service to receive national award for outstanding response to two terror attacks
25 October 2017
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) are to be presented with a prestigious national award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to aviation.
National Police Air Service honour fallen colleagues in tribute fly past for National Police Memorial Day
24 September 2017
National Police Air Service honour fallen colleagues in tribute fly past for National Police Memorial Day
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