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 project to convert two Boeing 727s formerly operated by FedEx Express into oil-spill-dispersant spray aircraft may finally achieve certification by the end of the year.