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Night vision goggles lead to hunters' rescue near Zavalla
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Lufkin Daily News reported a wonderful article about how PHI Air Medical Crews helped to facilitate a rescue last week.
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ASU has F4949 Night Vision Systems in STOCK!
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
With recent shifts in government demand on night vision systems, ASU has been able to acquire a substantial night vision system inventory!
What was once a 6 month plus lead time has now been reduced to immediate delivery for the leader in Aviation Night Vision!
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ASU Launches New website
October 5, 2009
ASU, a company that prides itself in being the largest turn-key provider for night vision solutions worldwide, today announced that it has launched its new and improved website. The company states that the updated website features an integrated quoting tool, shop by diagram resources and online form submission tools. It adds that the new site also offers more intuitive navigation and a greater depth of information about its products and services.
“ASU has always put a great emphasis on customer service and quality, this new ASU website is a great step to providing our customers with real time information at their finger tips. We are very excited to hear our customers’ feedback on the new site.” said Hannah Gordon, Director of Sales.
ASU Completes B222 for CALSTAR
September 14, 2009
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) is pleased to announce that it has completed another Bell 222 Night Vision Lighting Modification for California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR). This completion was performed at CALSTAR’s facility in McClellan, CA.
ASU has been a turn-key provider for the California based airborne EMS operator since early 2002. With this completion, ASU has modified 7 aircraft in the CALSTAR fleet, along with pilot & crew training, and F4949 night vision equipment sales, service & support.
With this addition to their list of modified aircraft, 12 trained pilots and associated aircrew and 18 F4949 night vision systems, CALSTAR has equipped their crews with the equipment and skills necessary to safely conquer the night.
ASU remains the industry leader for all your night vision needs. As the exclusive distributor for ITT Night Vision for civil aviation and with a comprehensive in-house capabilities list, ASU is the clear choice.
With this installation, ASU has now completed 28 NVG/NVIS lighting modifications for the B222 model for numerous customers across the United States.
ASU Completes EC135s for Metro Aviation
September 1, 2009
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) is pleased to announce that it has completed two (2) EC135 Night Vision Lighting Modifications for Metro Aviation. This completion was performed at Metro Aviation's facility in Shreveport, LA.
The NVG/NVIS compatible cockpit lighting includes modifications to instrument lighting, annunciators, cabin lighting, and external lighting.
ASU remains the industry leader in providing quality, cost effective NVG/NVIS compatible lighting solutions. ASU currently has 13 Multi-Ship STC's for NVG/NVIS compatible lighting modifications covering 30 aircraft model types. These include the B206 Series, 407, 222, 430, 212, 412. Eurocopter Models AS350 Series, AS365 Dauphin, EC120, BK117, BK117 C-2, EC135, BO-105. Agusta Models A109E, A119. McDonnell Douglas Model MD500. Sikorsky model S76C and the Cessna C208.
With this installation, ASU has now completed 65 NVG/NVIS lighting modifications for the EC135 model for numerous customers across the United States.
Aviation Specialties Unlimited completes Second Sikorsky S-76C++ for Petroleum Helicopters
May 26, 2009
ASU has completed their second night vision modification for a Sikorsky S-76C++ aircraft owned and operated by PHI, Inc, headquartered in Lafayette, LA.
The aircraft is a new aircraft that has been specifically designed to serve the oil and gas industry offshore. The aircraft is equipped with cardiac monitors with 12-lead EKG capability, transport ventilators and intravenous pumps, and a dedicated Lifeport medical interior with two patient capability. The aircraft is the second PHI aircraft to be certified and equipped with night vision goggles for use in the Gulf of Mexico.
PHI is a leader in support of deepwater oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, serving installations more than 200 miles offshore in nearly 10,000 feet of water. PHI’s fleet is well suited to meet the deepwater needs to their customers, as they venture farther into the Gulf of Mexico.
PHI is considered an industry leader in innovation. As the industry progresses into the 21st century, PHI is prepared for the challenge.
ASU awarded contract with Gulf Helicopter Company for Night Vision Goggle Training
February 15, 2009
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), Boise, ID has been awarded a contract with Qatar based Gulf Helicopter Company (GHC), for the provision and training of the Company’s Emergency Medical Crews. The Pilots and Paramedics will be qualified in the use of the ITT F4949 night vision goggles, to supplement the FLIR EVS systems presently in use.
“The NVG capability is a key element in managing the risk associated with night operation in the reduced visibility that we encounter in desert landings,” stated Mike Clawson, Managing Pilot for the HEMS programme, “and having reviewed the options available, both in equipment and providers, we have elected to go with ASU for a full-service package, based on their proven track record and willingness to tailor the programme to fit our specific requirements.”
THE NVG capability will be used in support of the Ministry of Health funded, LifeFlight Qatar HEMS initiative, which was first introduced in 2007, under the oversight of the Hamad Medical Corporation’s Emergency Response Department. LifeFlight Qatar presently operates two MD902 HEMS aircraft to cover Qatar’s onshore requirements, and expects to add a further two aircraft later this year to address the offshore requirement.
Gulf Helicopter Company was first incorporated in 1970 and presently operates a fleet of thirty+ helicopters, internationally, to include the S-92, AW139, BH412, BH212 and MD902 types. Approvals for the training and sales of the night vision equipment, is being coordinated and managed by ASU, with the US Department of State ODTC, as part of the “turn-key” agreement.
ASU completes First AS365N3 Night Vision Goggle Cockpit & Pilot Training
January 26, 2009
ASU, Inc. has completed the First AS365N3 helicopter for the Gyeon Buk Fire Aviation Department in South Korea. Following the NVG installation, ASU completed pilot training of the Gyeong Buk Fire Department Pilots and associated aircrews.
The AS365N, one of eight AS365N aircraft being operating by Fire Aviation Services within the country of South Korea will be utilized for conducting night Search and Rescue missions. The use of night vision goggles will greatly increase the Fire Departments mission capabilities, while enhancing overall operational safety and pilot situation awareness.
ASU has received US Department of State approval for the transfer of this technology to the country of Korea.
East Bay Regional Park District's Air Support Completes ASU Night Vision Training Program
January 26, 2009
East Bay Regional Park District’s Air Support unit’s (4) pilots and (12) aircrew members completed their night vision initial training course conducted by Aviation Specialties Unlimited.
Upon completion of the course, the Regional Parks Unit, located in Hayward, California was quick to implement and employ the use of the new critical safety equipment. A short (5) days after completing their training, Police Officer Pilot Kevin Iocavoni and Tactical Flight Officer Gary Hirata where dispatched in search of (7) overdue hikers consisting of (3) adults and (4) children. Within ten minutes after initiating the search, the hikers were found.
Pilot Officer Iocavoni stated that under the night vision goggles, they were able to spot the hikers who were utilizing a small pen light to gain the helicopters attention. The light, being shined through a dense grove of trees would have been nearly invisible to the naked eye. Pilot Officer Iocavoni stated that he was certain the search would have taken much longer if it had not been for the use of the NVG’s. The ground unit assisting in the search was surprised by the short amount of time it took the Air Support unit to locate the hikers.
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) was the preferred vendor in the implementation of Regional Parks’s Night Vision Goggle operation. Utilizing the superior ITT Night Vision F4949 Pinnacle Night Vision Goggles and ASU’s FAA Approved Flight Training program, Regional Parks was able to implement this critical safety component to their flight operations unit with turn-key results. East Bay Regional Park District is the 230th helicopter base to be trained and certified by ASU and their highly qualified Instructor Pilots.
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