Bundespolizei’s Fliegerstaffel Gifhorn to Become Independent Location
Gifhorn, Germany, December 13, 2024 – The Federal Police (Bundespolizei) has announced that its Fliegerstaffel (Air Wing) in Gifhorn, Germany, will become an independent location. This move will enhance the operational capabilities and flexibility of the air wing.
Currently, the Fliegerstaffel Gifhorn operates under the command of the Bundespolizeipräsidium Fliegergruppe (Federal Police Presidium Air Group) in Sankt Augustin. As an independent location, the air wing will have its own leadership and organizational structure.
“The establishment of the Fliegerstaffel Gifhorn as an independent location is a significant step for the Bundespolizei,” said Bundespolizei President Dieter Romann. “It will allow us to respond more effectively to the growing demands for aerial support in law enforcement and border protection.”
The Fliegerstaffel Gifhorn is responsible for providing aerial surveillance, passenger and cargo checks, and search and rescue operations. The air wing’s fleet includes helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and drones.
“By becoming an independent location, we will have more flexibility and autonomy in planning and executing our missions,” said Fliegerstaffel Gifhorn Commander Frank Höhne. “This will ultimately benefit our ability to protect the citizens of Germany and its borders.”
The Fliegerstaffel Gifhorn is based at the Gifhorn Airport and employs approximately 100 police officers and civilian staff. The air wing has a long and distinguished history, with its origins dating back to the early days of German aviation.
The transition to an independent location is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The move will involve the establishment of new infrastructure and the expansion of the air wing’s personnel and fleet.
“The Fliegerstaffel Gifhorn is a vital part of the Federal Police’s operational capabilities,” said Bundespolizei Interior Minister Nancy Faeser. “By becoming an independent location, we are investing in the future of aerial law enforcement and border protection in Germany.”
The establishment of the Fliegerstaffel Gifhorn as an independent location is part of a broader modernization program for the Bundespolizei’s air operations. The program also includes the procurement of new aircraft and helicopters, as well as the development of advanced surveillance and communications systems.
Fliegerstaffel Gifhorn der Bundespolizei wird eigenständiger Standort
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