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 […]
Night vision goggle training: standards and solutions
Published in AirMed&Rescue magazine by Mario Pierobon Mario Pierobon looks at how training on the use of night vision goggles plays a significant role in framing their proper use by crews Night vision goggles (NVG) are being increasingly used by helicopter as a standard practice for night operations, especially during rescues. Considering that the use […]
Learn about Night Vision Developments in Rotorhub Article
Being able to see in the dark has revolutionized the way helicopters are operated. Emma Kelly talks to some of the companies that provide night vision technology about developments in the field. Click here to read more from ASU contributors Chad St. Francis, director of military programs, and Daniel Burnham, director of sales, provide insights on […]
Night Vision Veteran Joins ASU Team Chad St. Francis Director of Business Development, Military Programs
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), announced this week that Chad St. Francis has joined ASU as the new director of business development for military programs. After he served the United States Army for 22 years, Chief Warrant Officer 4 St. Francis, master Army aviator, retired from active duty in 2008. He served in several duty […]
ASU Rebrands Compact Night Vision System as Ecliptus, Announces Kickstarter Campaign
(BOISE, IDAHO– January 19. 2016) In order to appeal to a larger audience and customer base, Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc., (ASU) is rebranding its previously announced N16HT Pro system as Ecliptus. The Ecliptus is a wireless, recording and image sharing night vision system. ASU, also announced that the company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for […]
ASU and SAS obtain UK CAA approval for White Phosphor goggles
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc. (ASU) of Idaho, U.S., and U.K.-based operator and support organization Specialist Aviation Services Ltd (SAS) announced that the company has obtained CAA approval for the use of White Phosphor night vision goggles (NVGs) on the MD 902 Explorer. The MD902 is used by numerous law enforcement and air ambulance operations in […]