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QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

As an operator with more than 10,000 cumulative hours of night vision flight hours and a night vision imaging system integrator with more than 40 years of experience, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) understands the importance of keeping your aircraft mission ready–day or night. ASU is dedicated to safeguarding the people that serve, protect, rescue and defend by integrating our night vision imaging systems products and services.

Certifications

ASU, Inc. holds the following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications/endorsements:

Supplemental Type Certificates (STC)

ASU leads the industry with 47 FAA-approved STCs, covering 80+ aircraft models (both rotary and fixed-wing). With over 1,200 successful cockpit modifications, we ensure safe, NVG-compatible operations. Need a custom modification? We’ll work to secure the required STC approval.

Strategic Partnerships & Contracts

ASU is an authorized reseller of Harris Corporation & L3 Technologies Night Vision Goggles (NVGs). This allows us to provide streamlined procurement, faster quotes, and quicker deliveries, ensuring operators receive FAA-approved, high-performance NVG systems.

Expert NVG Training for Pilots & Crews

ASU has trained 6,000+ pilots and crew members, offering:

  • FAA-approved NVG training programs for Part 135, Part 141, and Public Use.

  • Instructors with extensive military & civil NVG flight experience.

  • Real-world flight scenarios covering diverse environments—from Arctic landscapes to urban settings.

NVIS Installation & Aircraft Modifications

With 20+ years of aviation maintenance experience, ASU provides airframe and powerplant-certified NVIS modifications. Our team has successfully modified over 1,200 aircraft, ensuring high-performance night vision operations.