Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that it completed its 1000th FAA approved night vision cockpit modification. This modification was completed on a Bell 407GXP at Wysong Enterprises, Inc., (Wysong) in Blountville, Tennessee for MED TRANS Air Medical Transport ( Med-Trans Corp).

“Achieving our 1000th FAA Certified Cockpit Modification is a major milestone for Aviation Specialties Unlimited,” said ASU Director of Training and Chief Pilot Justin Watlington.  “In more than 20 years we have modified aircraft all over the world.  We could not have reached this milestone without the support of companies like Wysong Enterprises and customers like MED-TRANS Corporation.”

In 21 years ASU has modified 47 Bell 206 and 127 Bell 407s.

The Bell 407GXP is the latest upgrade to the best-selling Bell 407 platform, with added value through class leading performance, payload capability and operating economics. With an additional 50 lbs (22.5 kg) of carrying capability, coupled with the new M250 Rolls-Royce engine that boosts power and fuel efficiency, the Bell 407GXP delivers best in class hot and high performance. The aircraft also features avionics improvements such as the hover performance calculator, as well as a transmission TBO extension of +500 hours.

ASU is like us in many ways.  As a small, privately owned company, we take pride in delivering superior customer service,” said Wysong, Inc., Founder and Owner Steve Wysong.  “We go above and beyond for our customers.  We understand operators have a choice and we work hard to make sure that every completion that is done at Wysong is handled with the utmost care and customer service.  Likewise, ASU is a company that has provided extraordinary customer service to Wysong. ASU is a great company to work with.  They have been a good partner for us and we are happy to be able to continue to work with them. We want to thank ASU for this recognition today and congratulations to them on their 1000th FAA Certified cockpit modification.”

Med- Trans Corp., was among the first air medical units to have its entire fleet NVIS compatible.