Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines. Tony has covered avionics, unmanned vehicles, the supply chain and cyberwarfare.
A U.S. company is set to purchase a fleet of former British Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed L-1011 Tristar tanker aircraft with the aim of offering civilian refueling services to the U.S. Navy and NATO air arms.
Airbus Helicopters has issued a safety bulletin to operators of the Tiger attack helicopter following the crash of a German Army-operated aircraft in Mali in late July.
Bahrain is to become a C-130J Hercules operator after purchasing two former British Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft through a government-to-government deal.
