South Korean civil aviation authorities recently approved a night-vision modification for a civilian-operated Russian Ka-32 helicopter. The aircraft features night-vision systems designed, engineered and installed by U.S. firm Rebtech (Booth 1200), with a package that includes equipment for the cockpit and cabin, as well as external lighting.

The Ka-32 will be operated by Dae Jin Air for nighttime fire-suppression operations. There are approximately 500 of the helicopters operating around the world in a variety of military, parapublic and civil roles.

Texas-based Rebtech has established a spares hub in the Czech Republic to provide repair and service support for operators of its equipment outside the U.S. The new unit is called Glomex Military Supplies. Rebtech installed the equipment on the Ka-32 at the operator’s headquarters in Seoul.