15-Jul-2013Source: Rebtech
REBTECH, one the first civil and military aviation night vision lighting providers in the world, has announced the initial night vision goggle (NVG) compatible conversion of an AS350B3e recently acquired by the City of Austin Police Department (APD). The addition of this aircraft to the APD Air Support Unit will allow expanded critical support roles... Read more
11-Jul-2013Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
The Night Vision Awards selection committee released the names of the 2013 Night Vision Award recipients for the award show at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. The 5- Year Service Award, 10- Year Service Award, Community Awareness Award, and the Mark of Excellence Awards will be presented to award recipients... Read more
10-Jul-2013Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts is pleased to announce an extended NVG inspectioncontract with Bell Helicopter. The Texas based Bell Helicopter manufactures a wide range of civil and military helicopters, as well as civil and military tilt-rotor craft. “The extension of the inspection contract ensures the accuracy and dependability of our equipment and provides assurance that all NVG equipment will... Read more
5-Jul-2013Source: Night Flight Concepts
Registration is now open for NightCon 2013, a 2 Day – Night Vision Systems Conference and Expo on September 19 & 20, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Join the experts of the NVIS Community for this unprecedented two-day interactive event. The purpose is to present a venue in which industry professionals can obtain information, education, and... Read more
1-Jul-2013Source: Leading Edge Aviation
Leading Edge Aviation, Inc. of Bend, Oregon is pleased to announce that they have entered into a training partnership with Texas based Night Flight Concepts. Night Flight Concepts President, Adam Aldous said, “Night Flight Concepts is proud to have Leading Edge Aviation as the newest Alignment Training Center for premier NVG training solutions in the... Read more
28-Jun-2013Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, the leading provider of night vision solutions, has made purchasing equipment, training and training aides easier through the launch of a new online store. “The new online store makes it easy for busy flight and maintenance personnel to purchase equipment, parts, training and training aides,” stated Adam Aldous, Night Flight Concepts President... Read more
25-Jun-2013Source: KSS Air Ambulance
Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance has announced the arrival of its new helicopter. The newer version of the MD902 Explorer aircraft will replace the charity’s existing helicopter based at Redhill ready for night flying in late summer. In preparation for the 24-hour operation, the charity’s specialist doctor and paramedic crew have already begun to... Read more
17-May-2013Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, the premier provider of night vision solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of five new industry specific solutions programs. These new Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) solutions include equipment, maintenance and training programs which have been adapted to support the specific operational and regulatory requirements for the following markets: • Emergency Medical Services and Search... Read more
16-May-2013Source: Night Vision Awards
The Night Vision Awards selection committee announced today that they are now taking nominations for the 2013 Night Vision Awards Show to be held in Orlando at the Airborne Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) annual conference. Awards will be presented to recipients on Thursday, July 18th at an awards reception from 4:30-6 p.m. “The last awards... Read more
20-Feb-2013Source: Rebtech
REBTECH, one the first civil and military aviation night vision lighting providers in the world has announced the initial night vision compatible conversion of an AS350B3 owned and operated by longtime helicopter training provider, HeliStream. Based in Costa Mesa, California at the John Wayne airport, HeliStream has been offering comprehensive flight training, FAR Part 133,... Read more
7-Feb-2013Source: Bond
Bond Helicopters Europe (Bond) is delighted to confirm that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved one of its EC135 aircraft for night vision goggles (NVG) operations to ground level, a significant step towards the UK’s first night air ambulance operations. At present, no air ambulance service in the UK is able to operate... Read more
1-Feb-2013Source: ASU/NFC
The Night Vision Awards selection committee announce that they are now taking final nominations for the 2013 Night Vision Awards Show to be held in Las Vegas at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO. Awards will be presented at an awards dinner to be announced at a later date. All entries should be submitted by Friday, February... Read more
23-Oct-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced an exclusive international sales and distribution agreement with Aero Dynamix, Inc. (ADI) of Euless, Texas, to equip Sikorsky S-76® helicopters with ADI’s Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) lighting solutions. Aero Dynamix will manufacture and service the NVIS and components, and SAS will distribute the product and related services. Sikorsky... Read more
5-Oct-2012Source: Night Vision Awards
The Night Vision Awards selection committee are now taking nominations for the 2012 Night Vision Awards Show to be held in Seattle at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). Awards will be presented to recipients on Tuesday, October 23rd at an awards dinner from 6:30-7:45p.m. at the Seattle Convention Center. “The last awards we held... Read more
17-Jul-2012Source: Rebtech
Night vision specialty lighting company, REB Technologies (REBTECH) has announced a cooperative business venture with Aerospace Vendor Solutions, Inc. (AVS) based in San Antonio, Texas. AVS will provide certification services to REBTECH as well as engineering and STC support for projects that include NVG, avionics, and other related equipment. The companies will also collaborate on sales and... Read more
11-Jul-2012Source: Rebtech
REBTECH will again feature their comprehensive night vision lighting equipment, services and capabilities during the ALEA annual conference and exposition in Reno, Nevada at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The show runs from July 11-14. Recent law enforcement activity for the company includes the delivery of a third Bell 407 night vision STC kit to Rotor... Read more
23-May-2012Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) are accepting nominations for the Night Vision Awards to be presented at the Airborne Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Annual Trade Show and Convention in July 11-14 in Reno, Nevada. Nominations will be accepted until June 18, 2012. The night vision awards were created to acknowledge companies that use night vision systems... Read more
17-May-2012Source: Nivisys Industries
Nivisys Industries, LLC, a leader in Night Vision and Thermal technologies, announced today that they have received FAA Certification authorizing the operation of their Repair Station for Night Vision Aviator Goggles. According to Lee A. Stephens, Nivisys’ FAA Accountable Manager, “Nivisys now holds the unique distinction of being the only Night Vision Goggle Manufacturer (TSO-C164)... Read more
16-May-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts
Leading night vision imaging system (NVIS) solution provider Night Flight Concepts is pleased to announce the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has contracted to use NVIO™ Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer-Based Training (CBT) for Initial and Recurrent training of flight crews to ensure readiness in night operations. “The use of night vision goggles has really... Read more
8-May-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts ® (NFC) is pleased to announce award of a multi-year contract with Massachusetts State Police (MSP) for a comprehensive program of night vision imaging system (NVIS) and laser defense support. The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) is the principle statewide law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the largest law enforcement agency in... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Helibras
(electronic translation) A team of Engineering and Flight Testing of the Helibras held its first test campaign in a Super Puma aircraft family, the Brazilian army, held by a crew entirely Brazilian. The objective was to observe during a night flight, the new lighting of the dashboard of the AS532 Cougar EU Avex compatible with... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) have now sold more than 4,500 night vision aviation systems worldwide. This gives ASU more aviation systems sales to civilian operators than any supplier in the world. “I can remember when the thought of night vision systems in the civil market was just a luxurious dream,†said ASU’s founder and HAI... Read more
25-Apr-2012Source: Rebtech
Bedford, Texas: REBTECH and partner Night Flight Concepts recently completed modifications of two Estonian Air Force helicopters for NVIS systems. Estonia is located in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. The Õhuvägi (Estonian Air Force) is the main arm of the Estonian aviation forces and is tasked with political, military, economic, social, environmental and psychological... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they have now surpassed 600 aircraft STC installations in the United States. This gives ASU more domestic installations than any NVIS Modifier in the country. “This is a major milestone for ASU,†said ASU’s Quality Assurance Manager Kip McDermott. “We have worked diligently over the last 10 years to... Read more
10-Feb-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts
At Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo 2012, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), a leading provider of comprehensive night vision goggle solutions, will showcase new night vision solution options that deliver greater safety and performance. NFC’s new cost-effective NVG Solution Bundles for NVG sustainment and Laser ArmorTM Laser Defense solutions for civil operators both promise to transform night... Read more
5-Feb-2012Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today the award winners for the Second Annual Night Vision Awards to be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday February 12, at Heli Expo in Dallas. The event is open to Heli Expo attendees and will held at the Dallas Convention Center in Ballroom A2 near the exhibit hall. Travis County... Read more
19-Nov-2011Source: Enloe FlightCare
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) announced Oct. 15 that it has for the second time awarded the Enloe FlightCare medical transport rotor-wing service a full three-year accreditation. The accreditation recognizes that FlightCare provides highly skilled flight nurse/paramedic teams to care for adult and pediatric patients. Enloe received its first CAMTS accreditation... Read more
9-Nov-2011Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $163,700,048 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure AH-64D Apache modernized target acquisition designation sight / pilot’s night vision sensor. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Nov.... Read more
25-Oct-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) honored the first annual Night Vision Award winners at an awards ceremony in St. Louis at the Air Medical Transport Conference. Winners were selected for 5-year service award, 10-year service award, Community Awareness Award, Community Advancement Award and Mark of Excellence Award. “There were a lot of great nomination this year... Read more