Japan National Police Agency orders one AW109 Power for the Kyoto Police

The Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered one AW109 Power light twin helicopter which will be operated by Kyoto Police. The AW109 Power helicopter will replace an ageing B206 model and will be delivered to the customer in December 2015. The helicopter will be configured for law enforcement missions with role equipment such as a rescue hoist, search light and rappelling kit. The delivery of this aircraft will bring the total of AW109 series helicopters operating in  the law enforcement mission with the JNPA to 27, representing the largest fleet of a single helicopter type in operation with the JNPA and operating prefectures throughout Japan.