Lifesaving Night Vision Solutions
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc. (ASU) in Boise, Idaho, has served those who protect and defend worldwide with lifesaving night vision solutions.
Every Gram Counts. This is E3.
Featherlight Precision. Unmatched Performance.
Experience the future of aviation night vision with ASU’s E3 NVG—engineered for unparalleled clarity, lightweight comfort, and advanced situational awareness.
NVG Products
Enhance Night Safety with ASU Night Vision Products
ASU offers advanced night vision goggles (NVGs), image intensifier tubes, mounts, test equipment, and accessories to improve visibility and performance in low-light conditions. Trust ASU for cutting-edge aviation night vision technology.
NVG Training
NVG Training
When you need training, choose ASU’s flexible and specialized pilot and crew training programs. Our team of military-trained instructors will design a program around your goals. Specialized courses include mission-specific initial, recurrent, CFI, and maintenance training.
Flexible options allow you to train in our diverse environment at our headquarters in Boise, Idaho, or at your location with your aircraft.
Custom Aircraft Modification
Custom Aircraft Modification
ASU’s proven process for custom NVIS aircraft modifications keeps crews airborne to protect and defend. ASU’s skilled drafters, technicians, and traveling installers have completed thousands of installations and hold an extensive Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) list from FAA, EASA, TCCA, ANAC, and CASA.
NVG Support Lab
NVG Support Lab
Trust the experts at ASU with all your night vision goggle service, inspection and repair needs. You’ll receive quick and professional service from our dedicated staff of trained personnel. Most inspections and recertification’s completed within 48 hours.
News
Bridging Legacy Aviation and the Future of Uncrewed Systems
At Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), we are constantly reminded that innovation does not always require starting from scratch. Sometimes, it means taking a proven platform, applying modern technology, and enabling it to safely support the next generation of aviation. Our...
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Honors Early Adopters of the E3 Night Vision Goggle
When we recognized the pioneering operators who first adopted our next‑generation E3 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), we did so with immense gratitude and pride. The acknowledgment took place on March 11, 2026, during the VAI Verticon Annual Convention in Atlanta,...
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Featured on the Cover of VAI POWERUP Magazine
Aviation Specialties Unlimited is proud to be featured on the cover of the September issue of POWERUP, the magazine published by Vertical Aviation International. The article, “Lighting Up the Night for 30 Years,” shares our journey, our people, and the...
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1995
Aviation Specialties Unlimited was established. -
1999
The first operational approval for unrestricted NVG use in a helicopter was granted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding, California. -
2003
ASU received its first supplemental type certificate (STC). -
2007
ASU Obtains First FAA Aviation Safety Inspector NVG Training Contract. -
2012
Mike Atwood Receives Bell Lifetime Achievement Awards. -
2014
ASU launches white phosphor NVGs to civil aviation market. -
2017
ASU Selected as FAA’s First Fixed Wing NVG Training Organization. -
2022
ASU receives Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) for initial procurement of next generation lightweight aviation's wide field of view NVG for USSOCOM 2022 ISO 9001:2015 certified. -
2023
ASU launched E3 Night Vision Goggles—approximately 30% lighter than previous models—leading the way in aviation innovation by enhancing pilot comfort and reducing fatigue during extended use. -
2025
ASU celebrates 30 years of lifesaving solutions and the introduction of E3 PANO.
Serving First Responders and Civilian Operators for more than 30 Years
Aviation Specialties Unlimited has achieved significant milestones. With nearly 30 years of leadership in night vision solutions, ASU has expanded its impact globally through FAA grants, international certifications, and partnerships, solidifying its position as a trusted industry leader.
