ASU to Receive DoD Funding for Wide Field of View Goggle Development
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 8, 2022—Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), in Boise, Idaho was named among 10 companies to receive DoD funding from the pilot program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) in a DoD press release issued July 19, 2022. The funds are designated for the Initial procurement of next-generation widened field […]
ASU, Inc. Appoints Tony Tsantles to Director of Operations
BOISE, Idaho, July 13, 2022—Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) announced that ASU veteran Tony Tsantles was promoted to FAA Part 135 Director of Operations. “Tony has led the ASU training team through many successes worldwide. They have included the award and performance of multiple FAA training contracts, ongoing training with the Irish Air Corps, and unmatched […]
ASU EQUIPS TALON HELICOPTERS AS365 FOR NVG FIREFIGHTING
The Talon Helicopters AS365 Dauphin equipped with Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. night vision lighting is ready to battle fires at all hours—the first of its kind approved in Canada. In February, a team of ASU Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) installers with custom drawings, tools, and lighting parts in-hand ascended on the AS365 in the […]
ASU Announces Leadership Changes, Joe Estrera named President, Hannah Gordon named COO
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that Joe Estrera, PhD., will be the new president of ASU and Hannah Gordon will be promoted as the new chief operating officer upon the retirement of ASU President Jim Winkle at the end of the year. Estrera previously served as the vice president and chief technology officer. Gordon previously served […]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Announces Online Recurrent Training Program
To serve the training needs of first responders and essential staff flying at night using NVGs, Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), announced today that they have developed a new instructor led web-based offering for required recurrent ground training. “We know that recurrent training must continue for pilots and crew members, and it is difficult to travel […]
ASU remains committed to customers while staying vigilant
During the unprecedented events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) has maintained its unwavering commitment to customers while making significant strides to protect their employees and all those with whom they interact. “While remaining vigilant, our customer commitment has not changed. To maintain business continuity, we have taken steps to protect […]