Aviation Specialties Unlimited

ASU signs night vision agreement with Skytec for Norwegian Air Ambulance

ASU signs night vision agreement with Skytec for Norwegian Air Ambulance

28-Nov-2023

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), a trusted provider modifying aircraft for civil and military night vision operations for more than 28 years around the world, announced today from European Rotors that they have signed an agreement with Skytec AS for the delivery of 14 new ASU E3 NVGs and five cockpit modifications for the Norwegian... Read more

ASU awarded EASA STCs for Bell 429

ASU awarded EASA STCs for Bell 429

25-Oct-2023Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), a trusted provider modifying aircraft for civil and military night vision operations for more than 26 years, received notification from EASA that ASU has obtained an STC  for the Bell 429. “Our team has worked closely with EASA for years,” said ASU Vice President of Business Development and experienced instructor... Read more

ASU Appoints Territory Manager for the Eastern US

ASU Appoints Territory Manager for the Eastern US

11-Jul-2023Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), announced the addition of Chris Collins to their team as the Territory Manager for the Eastern United States. Collins brings with him more than 20 years of aviation experience. “Today, society demands smarter technology and a safer environment without compromising quality or efficiency,” said ASU President Joe Estrera.  “ASU is... Read more

FAA selects ASU for NVG training contract

FAA selects ASU for NVG training contract

29-Mar-2023Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced this week that it has been awarded U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Contract 6973GH-22-D-00076 – Night Vision Goggle Pilot Training. “Winning this contract is a testament to the ASU team and our commitment to night vision training,” said ASU President Dr. Joseph Estrera. “Not only will we... Read more

Aviation Specialties Unlimited wins awards from National Guard

Aviation Specialties Unlimited wins awards from National Guard

21-Feb-2022Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) in Boise, Idaho, announced today the company was given the Seven Seals Awards from the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR), for the company’s efforts to support ASU employees in the National Guard and Reserves. ASU Director of Aviation Services Chris Schoonover also received the ESGR Patriot Award. The Patriot Award... Read more

ASU Introduces New E3 Lightweight Night Vision Goggle

ASU Introduces New E3 Lightweight Night Vision Goggle

6-Mar-2019Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc., (ASU) announced at Helicopter Association International’s annual convention, HELI-EXPO, in Atlanta that the company will offer a special introductory rate and package for its new E3 Lightweight Night Vision Goggle. To celebrate the release of the new E3 Lightweight Night Vision Goggles, ASU is offering a special rate of $11,995 for... Read more

ASU Obtains EASA NVIS STC on AW139

ASU Obtains EASA NVIS STC on AW139

23-Jul-2018Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited obtained an European Aviation Safety Agency supplemental type certificate on the AgustaWestland AW139/AB139 helicopter to install night vision imaging system lighting. The AW139 is widely used in numerous operations around the world. It has been configured for air ambulance operations frequently because of its size. ASU obtained the STC for Airgreen Italy... Read more

ASU Named Small Business Exporter of the Year

ASU Named Small Business Exporter of the Year

6-Jul-2018Source: ASU

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2018 Pacific Northwest Region Small Business Exporter of the Year is Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1995, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) is a trusted provider of integrated Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) that significantly increase operational safety and improve mission capabilities for nighttime aerial... Read more

Night Vision Awards Committee Announces New Biennial Format

Night Vision Awards Committee Announces New Biennial Format

1-Mar-2016Source: Night Vision Awards

The Night Vision Awards Committee announced today a new biennial format. The next Night Vision Awards will take place at the 2017 Airborne Law Enforcement Association Expo in Reno, Nevada. The awards ceremony will feature light hors d’oeuvres and libations and honor various departments and organizations on their accomplishments using night vision goggle equipment. During... Read more

ASU Announces White Phosphor  Night Vision Goggles “Trade Up” Program

ASU Announces White Phosphor Night Vision Goggles “Trade Up” Program

15-Jul-2015Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc., (ASU) announced today that the company has launched a new trade up program on the latest White Phosphor NVGs due to increasing demand for the innovative new goggles. “Last year at the Airborne Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) annual convention we unveiled the new White Phosphor NVGs,” said ASU president Jim Winkel.... Read more

ASU Introduces N16HT Pro Night Vision System at ALEA and Offers Introductory Rate

ASU Introduces N16HT Pro Night Vision System at ALEA and Offers Introductory Rate

15-Jul-2015Source: ASU

From the Airborne Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) annual convention held in Houston Texas, Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc., (ASU) revealed their new patent pending N16HT Pro (Night Pro) system. N16HT Pro is a wireless imaging, recording and disseminating night vision system used during periods of low light level conditions. The ASU N16HT Pro fully integrates and... Read more

ASU Adds Manned Aircraft Platform for OWLS

ASU Adds Manned Aircraft Platform for OWLS

15-Jul-2015Source: ASU

From the Airborne Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) annual convention held in Houston Texas, Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc., (ASU) announced the OWLS system is now being offered as an affordable gimbal for manned aircraft platforms. Originally designed to be lightweight for coupling with an aerial drone or unmanned aircraft, the OWLS system has proven to be... Read more

ASU Introduces OPTEX Red Tail  Digital Spotting Scope at ALEA

ASU Introduces OPTEX Red Tail Digital Spotting Scope at ALEA

15-Jul-2015Source: ASU

From the Airborne Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) annual convention held in Houston Texas, Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc., (ASU) showcased the OPTEX Red Tail Digital Spotting Scope. The Wifi enabled spotting scope has an optical 45X high definition image that records images or videos straight to a smartphone or tablet (wireless range of 150 feet minimum).... Read more

ASU Introduces BearTek™ Gloves at ALEA

ASU Introduces BearTek™ Gloves at ALEA

15-Jul-2015Source: ASU

From the Airborne Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) annual convention held in Houston Texas, Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc., (ASU) revealed their new partnership with BearTek™ Gloves, a patented glove technology that fully integrates with the new N16HT Pro (Night Pro) night vision system patent pending. BearTek™ transforms any glove into the most convenient, safe and accurate remote control... Read more

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Signs Agreement with Austria’s HeliAir

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Signs Agreement with Austria’s HeliAir

15-Oct-2014Source: ASU

United States, Boise, Idaho based Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc., (ASU) announced today, from the showroom floor at the Helitech International Convention in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that the company has signed a new sales and service agreement with Vienna, Austria based Helikopter Air Transportation GmbH (HeliAir).With the agreement, ASU will train HeliAir technicians on night vision goggle... Read more

Night Vision Awards Announces 2013 Award Winners

Night Vision Awards Announces 2013 Award Winners

11-Jul-2013Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

The Night Vision Awards selection committee released the names of the 2013 Night Vision Award recipients for the award show at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. The 5- Year Service Award, 10- Year Service Award, Community Awareness Award, and the Mark of Excellence Awards will be presented to award recipients... Read more

Registration opens for NightCon 2013

Registration opens for NightCon 2013

5-Jul-2013Source: Night Flight Concepts

Registration is now open for NightCon 2013, a 2 Day – Night Vision Systems Conference and Expo on September 19 & 20, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Join the experts of the NVIS Community for this unprecedented two-day interactive event. The purpose is to present a venue in which industry professionals can obtain information, education, and... Read more

ASU Completes 700th FAA Approved NVIS Modification

ASU Completes 700th FAA Approved NVIS Modification

24-Apr-2013Source: ASU

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... Read more

ASU completes 100th BK117 Night Vision upgrade

ASU completes 100th BK117 Night Vision upgrade

22-Apr-2013Source: ASU

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... Read more

ASU Completes AS350B2 Modification For Era Training Center

ASU Completes AS350B2 Modification For Era Training Center

15-Mar-2013Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

ASU helps launch NVG program for Pasadena Police

ASU helps launch NVG program for Pasadena Police

31-May-2012Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

Final call for entries for ASU Night Vision Awards

Final call for entries for ASU Night Vision Awards

10-Jan-2012Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

ASU to display at Helitech

ASU to display at Helitech

11-Sep-2011Source: ASU

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... Read more

ASU instructs on NVIS at Silverhawk Aviation Academy

ASU instructs on NVIS at Silverhawk Aviation Academy

8-Sep-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

ASU receive STC for firefighting Bell 205

ASU receive STC for firefighting Bell 205

13-Jun-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that they received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Bell 205A-1 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The new STC was completed for the San Diego Sherriff’s Department. This aircraft will be used for aerial firefighting, search and rescue, airborne law enforcement and hoist equipment. “This is the... Read more

Aviation Specialties Unlimited plans NVG firefighting training

Aviation Specialties Unlimited plans NVG firefighting training

26-May-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

ASU Signs Agreement with L-3 Warrior Systems

ASU Signs Agreement with L-3 Warrior Systems

12-May-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

Santa Barbara Sheriff awarded for 10 years of Night Vision

Santa Barbara Sheriff awarded for 10 years of Night Vision

18-Apr-2011Source: Santa Barbara Sheriff

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... Read more

Aviation Specialties Unlimited awarded second FAA Contract

Aviation Specialties Unlimited awarded second FAA Contract

5-Apr-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

Aviation Specialties Unlimited honours Night Vision award winners

Aviation Specialties Unlimited honours Night Vision award winners

14-Mar-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) honored the first annual Night Vision Award winners at a luncheon this afternoon during Heli-Expo in Orlando, Florida.  This is the first of three ceremonies that will be held in 2011.  The next award reception will be held in New Orleans at the ALEA and in St. Louis at AMTC. “It... Read more

ASU passes 500 NVG cockpit conformed modifications

ASU passes 500 NVG cockpit conformed modifications

11-Mar-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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. ... Read more

Aviation Specialties Unlimited announces first STC for AW139

Aviation Specialties Unlimited announces first STC for AW139

28-Feb-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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,... Read more

Aviation Specialties Unlimited announces Night Vision awards

Aviation Specialties Unlimited announces Night Vision awards

13-Oct-2010Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

ASU to deliver 19 NVG units to Virginia State Police

ASU to deliver 19 NVG units to Virginia State Police

3-Sep-2010Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Completes STC on B214ST for Evergreen Helicopters

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Completes STC on B214ST for Evergreen Helicopters

25-Feb-2010Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

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... Read more

Aviation Specialties Unlimited completes Second Sikorsky S-76C++ for PHI

Aviation Specialties Unlimited completes Second Sikorsky S-76C++ for PHI

3-Jun-2009Source: Vertical

ASU has completed their second night vision modification for a Sikorsky S-76C++ aircraft owned and operated by PHI, Inc, headquartered in Lafayette, LA.... Read more

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