National Aeronaval Service
The National Aeronaval Service of Panama, also called SENAN (abbreviation for Spanish: Servicio Nacional Aeronaval), is a branch of the Panamanian Public Forces which is responsible for carrying out naval and air operations. Its role is to perform protection, surveillance, security and defense of the air and maritime jurisdictional areas. The service has approximately 2,500 personnel, with 45 boats and approximately 40 aircraft.
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Active | 20 August 2008 – present |
Country | Panamá |
Branch | Naval air force |
Role | National defense SAR |
Size | 3,800 personnel |
Part of | Panamanian Public Forces |
Motto(s) | "God Homeland and Honor" Dios, Patria y Honor |
Equipment | 45 boats 40 aircraft |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Commissioner Jeremías Urieta Quintero |
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Aircraft flown | |
Helicopter | MD500 AgustaWestland AW139 |
Patrol | King Air Cessna 208 |
Transport | DHC-6 Twin Otter |
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