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 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 […]
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, where we highlighted the crucial role these early adopters played in shaping the evolution and […]
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 innovations that shaped civil night-vision aviation. Seeing ASU on that cover is a proud moment […]
Celebrating 30 Years of Night Vision Innovation
This month, Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) marked a major milestone—30 years of advancing night vision technology and supporting aviation professionals around the world. We celebrated with a company-wide anniversary party that brought together Idaho Governor Brad Little, customers, international representatives, employees, friends, and family for an evening of gratitude, connection, and reflection. Honoring Three Decades […]
Just Another Chewsday at Work: Dogs, Night Vision, and Aviation
Some jobs follow a routine—ours doesn’t. One moment, dogs are racing through the hangar, boosting morale. The next, night vision goggles are on, and it’s time for precision aviation in the dark. This unique combination of chaos and discipline defines our work, blending lighthearted moments with high-stakes operations. Dogs in the Hangar Our four-legged crew […]
