Northwest Aerospace News June | July Issue No. 3 | Page 22

TECHNOLOGY
“The technology has changed so much
during the years — I have been a part
of the aviation industry in both my
military and civilian careers,” said
Winkel. “The more we can advance
safety through the use of NVGs, the
better our world will become. When
lives are at stake, we want to make
sure that risks are reduced. NVGs are
one of the greatest advancements to
nighttime operations in my lifetime.”
REGULATIONS
Not only did ASU help pave the way for night vision goggle
use in the United States, but the company also has helped
operators in Australia, South Korea, Colombia, New Zealand,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and numerous other countries.
In fact, ASU’s global reach is felt in more than 30 coun-
tries. ASU’s team has worked with officials from Transport
Canada, EASA, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
in Australia, and other foreign officials, to make sure regula-
tions and requirements are met.
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“Understanding the needs of each operator, their flight
environment and each country in which they operate, is a
vital part to our mission’s success,” said Vice President of
Business Development for ASU Kim Harris. “As a pilot
with 3700 hours flying with NVGs I know first-hand what
a powerful tool for safety they are. That is why we have
worked so hard to partner with agencies around the world
to provide this resource.”