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.
Just over one hundred days into new ownership and after a restructuring that changed the shape and face of the airline, British leisure carrier Monarch Airlines says it is on course for stability and profitability in 2015.
The Crowsnest system devised by Lockheed Martin consists of four IAI Elta ELM-2052 AESA radars, with two fitted into a composite pod, mounted on each side of the helicopter on the Merlin’s two weapon pylons.