Expanding ASU’s Global Reach: Welcome Jakub Dryska to the Team

Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) continues to strengthen its global presence by investing in talented industry professionals who understand the needs of operators around the world. We are excited to welcome Jakub Dryska as ASU’s new Territory Manager for Europe and Africa. With more than a decade of aviation experience, Jakub brings valuable industry knowledge and […]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Receives FAA TSO-C164a Approval for Lightweight E3™ Panoramic Night Vision System

Boise, Idaho — August 24, 2026 — Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions for aviation operations worldwide, is proud to announce that its E3™ Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (E3 PANO) system has received FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C164a approval. This certification marks an important milestone in ASU’s continued development of […]
Global Operations 2026: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

If there’s one theme that has defined 2026 so far, it’s movement. Over the past several months, our team has logged thousands of miles traveling to customer sites, training facilities, industry events, and installation locations around the world. From North America and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, we’ve had the opportunity to […]
ASU Featured in Vertical Magazine’s Aerial Firefighting Special

Photo by: Lloyd Morgan Photo Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) is proud to be featured in Vertical Magazine’s Aerial Firefighting Special Issue (pages 70–80), in an in-depth article examining the growing role of nighttime aerial firefighting operations across North America. The feature, “The Dark Side,” explores how operators are rethinking traditional wildfire response by pushing beyond […]
ASU Promotes Alexander Emmel to Director of International Sales

Boise, Idaho — June 2, 2026 Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a global leader in night vision solutions for aviation, today announced the promotion of Alexander Emmel to Director of International Sales. The move strengthens ASU’s leadership team as the company continues expanding its presence in key global markets. Strengthening Global Sales Leadership Emmel has been […]
ASU Completes NVIS Modification on UH‑60 Black Hawk

Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) recently completed a Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) modification on a UH‑60L Black Hawk. As a result, the aircraft now supports safe and reliable night vision goggle (NVG) operations. This upgrade significantly expands mission capability for low‑light and nighttime environments. Transitioning a Military Platform to Civil Operations ASU received the former […]