Dienst Luchtvaartpolitie

MBB Bo 105 helicopter from the Dienst Luchtvaart Politie on display

The Dienst Luchtvaartpolitie (Police Aviation Service) is the aviation branch of the Dutch Korps landelijke politiediensten (KLPD; National Police Services Agency). They operate a fleet of helicopters for various law enforcement purposes and surveillance duties. They are also responsible for enforcing air law, for example by conducting alcohol checks on pilots.

Fleet

The Dienst Luchtvaartpolitie as per 24 November 2015 operates the following aircraft:

KLPD fleet
Type Number Order Remarks
AgustaWestland AW139 2 0
Eurocopter EC135 6 0
Totaal 8 0

The Eurocopters were ordered to replace the older MBB Bo 105. The AW139 is also available for use by the Dienst Speciale Interventies (Special Intervention Service).

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