Toll Aviation and ASU NVG Center Bring New Level of Servicing Excellence to Australia

Toll Aviation and Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) partner to create an NVG center and provide unparalleled support and swift, efficient maintenance servicing and repair of night vision goggles (NVG) for the Oceania Region.

In 2007, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia conducted a trial involving the use of night vision goggles (NVG) by Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders engaged in emergency response-type operations, which included rotary-wing medical transport, search and rescue, and law enforcement. The trial and subsequent regulations were significant steps in integrating NVG technology into civilian aviation while enhancing operational capabilities and safety during night-time flying operations. The use of NVGs is now common practice in rotary-wing operations, enhancing safety and capability.

Toll Aviation and ASU have been committed through the years to developing aviation night-vision capability through advancement in technology and training. The addition of the NVG center, to be based on the east coast of Australia, will provide the industry with access to regional lifesaving night-vision solutions and products, supported and backed by the expertise of ASU, who since 1995 have worked with thousands of emergency response providers throughout the world in meeting their night-vision needs.

Toll Aviation general manager, Colin Gunn, says, “We have always had an exceptional working relationship with ASU. This formalized partnership allows us to bring a standard of excellence to the Oceanic region for NVG users.”

Reflecting on ASU's role in helping to advance night-vision capabilities in the region, ASU’s founder, Mike Atwood, says, "Today we come full circle, reaffirming our commitment to aviation night-vision excellence and safety in Australia."

For more information, visit www. asu-nvg.com.