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.
London European oil and gas helicopter operators Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) and Blueway Group are to merge, in a move that will make the group one of Europe’s largest helicopter operators. The merger, announced Aug. 28, will see Ostend, Belgium-based NHV purchase Blueway’s stakes, owned by Reiten & Co Capital Partners and Helicopter Transportation Group.