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.
The European Aviation Safety Agency has certified a new version of Airbus’ H135 twin-engine light helicopter kitted with the company’s self-developed Helionix avionics suite.
Although the arrangements with FlyBe would conclude on Aug. 31, 2017, the two airlines would continue to discuss “potential opportunities to work together in the future,” Loganair said.
Switzerland’s defense ministry hopes to extend the life of the country’s F/A-18 Hornets and keep its F-5 Tigers in service longer until a replacement for both aircraft is fully introduced by 2030.
