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.
Japan will send two of its new generation Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to the Royal International Air Tattoo, which will mark the first appearance of an indigenous Japanese military aircraft at a foreign airshow since 1997.
The U.K. Airports Commission’s unanimous decision to select the £15 billion northwest runway option proposed by Heathrow’s owners was hardly a surprise, but it will likely provoke protests.
Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is warning of another turbulent year ahead with the announcement of a profit warning just days into the tenure of new CEO Warren East.
