Idaho-based Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a night-vision goggle manufacturer, announced the UK CAA’s approval for the use of its white-phosphor, night-vision goggles on the MD 902 Explorer helicopter. The first application for the goggles in the UK was initiated with local emergency service provider and aircraft operator Specialist Aviation Services (SAS).

“As more UK operators continue to experience the quality, clarity and definition of these goggles, we anticipate that demand for them will continue to increase,” said ASU president Jim Winkel. “Obtaining this first authorization is a big step towards advancing the safety of night operations and making white-phosphor goggles more readily available for UK operations.” Numerous law enforcement and air ambulance operations in the UK fly the MD902.

ASU (Booth N717) now has 36 supplemental type certificates covering 65 makes and models of aircraft (fixed and rotary wing), including STCs from the FAA, EASA, Transport Canada and Brazil.