ASU Completes 700th FAA Approved NVIS Modification
Source: ASU, 24-Apr-13
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that it completed its 700th FAA approved night vision cockpit modification. This modification was completed on an EC135 at Metro Aviation in Shreveport, Louisiana for MED TRANS Air Medical Services. “There are a lot of great people that have been instrumental in our reaching this milestone,” said ASU founder [...]
ASU completes 100th BK117 Night Vision upgrade
Source: ASU, 22-Apr-13
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced they have completed their 100th Night Vision cockpit modification on BK 117 Aircraft. This most recent lighting installation was completed at Helicopter Specialties in Janesville, Wisconsin. Helicopter Specialties is a helicopter completion center and performs maintenance, repair and overhauls. “Completing 100 NVIS lighting modifications for the BK 117 is a [...]
ASU Completes AS350B2 Modification For Era Training Center
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 15-Mar-13
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) has completed night vision cockpit modifications for an AS350B2 for Era Training Center, LLC., in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Chris Reber, ASU Assistant Director of Maintenance, was onsite to complete the modification at the Era Training Center. Reber has been with ASU since 2007 and has personally conducted over 100 NVIS lighting [...]
ASU helps launch NVG program for Pasadena Police
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 31-May-12
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) announced that they completed a full-service order for the Pasadena Police Department. The Pasadena Police Department purchased four new night vision goggles, modified the interiors of their two Bell OH-58s and received initial training for seven pilots. “The Pasadena Police Department plays a vital role in the protection of one of [...]
Final call for entries for ASU Night Vision Awards
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 10-Jan-12
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) are accepting nominations for the Night Vision Awards, to be presented at HELI-EXPO® in February, until Jan. 16, 2012. The night vision awards were created to acknowledge companies that use night vision systems and further safety by using them. ASU will give awards for the following categories: 5-year service award 10-year service [...]
ASU to display at Helitech
Source: ASU, 11-Sep-11
ASU announced they will display at Helitech in Duxford, U.K. September 27-29 at booth 515. ?We will be displaying the most technologically advanced night vision equipment in the industry,? said ASU Founder Mike Atwood.? ? ASU has long been known for our night vision goggles, training, maintenance and equipment. That has not changed. We are [...]
ASU instructs on NVIS at Silverhawk Aviation Academy
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 08-Sep-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) instructors spent time at Silverhawk Aviation Academy in Caldwell, Idaho teaching future pilots about the use of night vision goggles. Students participated in initial ground school training and were given an orientation on night vision systems. “We wanted to take time to give back not only to our community, but also [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited plans NVG firefighting training
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 26-May-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) plans to offer NVG firefighting training to meet the growing demands of operators around the world. “There have been many devastating fires in North America and throughout the world already this year,” said ASU founder and President Mike Atwood.“Operators around the world are fighting fires at night and it is critical [...]
ASU Signs Agreement with L-3 Warrior Systems
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 12-May-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) has agreed to an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with L-3 Warrior Systems, with plans to sign an expanded international agreement for aviation night vision systems that will encompass both civilian and military applications. In addition, the plans include ASU as the exclusive L-3 Warrior Systems distributor for both aviation and ground products [...]
Santa Barbara Sheriff awarded for 10 years of Night Vision
Source: Santa Barbara Sheriff, 18-Apr-11
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Aviation Unit is being honored for more than 10 years of safe flying while using night vision equipment to protect the public. In 1998, the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit increased its ability to run operations after sundown when it purchased four pairs of night vision goggles thanks to a special grant through [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited awarded second FAA Contract
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 05-Apr-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) has been awarded the second Night Vision Goggle Training contract issued by the FAA to train Principle Operations Inspectors and Aviation Safety Inspectors. ASU also won the first contract in (2007) and has trained more than 58 FAA inspectors and provided 32 recurrent training courses. “We continually emphasize safety and use [...]
ASU passes 500 NVG cockpit conformed modifications
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 11-Mar-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that they have surpassed a major industry milestone by exceeding 500 Night Vision Goggle Cockpit Modifications. “Reaching 500 modifications is a major accomplishment,” said ASU president and Founder Mike Atwood. “At ASU we have a team of dedicated employees that understands just how important safety and night vision are. [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited announces first STC for AW139
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 28-Feb-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the AW139 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is the first STC for the AW139 for night vision. “ASU did an excellent job for us on this STC,” said Era Helicopters project manager and Avionics Technician Mark Wheeler. “Shawn Woodworth, [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited announces Night Vision awards
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 13-Oct-10
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) has announced from the showroom floor at the Air Medical Transport Conference that they will be initiating and sponsoring the inaugural Night Vision Awards to recognize individuals and companies for proven leadership in Night Vision Operations beginning in 2011 at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Florida. “ASU has been pioneering the advancement [...]
ASU to deliver 19 NVG units to Virginia State Police
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 03-Sep-10
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that the Virginia Department of State Police Aviation Unit in Richmond, Va., would receive 19, F4949 Pinnacle Aviation Night Vision systems. ASU already had obtained a necessary GSA contract that covered a full line of ITT aviation systems, parts and accessories. “We are thrilled to fill the order for [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Completes STC on B214ST for Evergreen Helicopters
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 25-Feb-10
Aviation Specialties Unlimited announced that it completed a supplemental type certificate (STC) on a B214ST for Evergreen Helicopters. The STC was the first of its kind in the industry for the B214ST. “This modification was a high-level NVG conversion and modernization,” said Bruce Currier, vice president of avionics for Evergreen Helicopters. “ASU is a flexible [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited completes Second Sikorsky S-76C++ for PHI
Source: Vertical, 03-Jun-09
ASU has completed their second night vision modification for a Sikorsky S-76C++ aircraft owned and operated by PHI, Inc, headquartered in Lafayette, LA.
