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 — Airbus Helicopters is planning to increase the maximum takeoff weight of its new EC175 intermediate-heavy twin-engine helicopter. The aircraft, which was certified by EASA at the beginning of 2014, will receive a 300-kg. (660-lb.) increase in its maximum takeoff weight, the company announced May 16, as one of the prototypes visits key clients providing helicopters for oil and gas operations in the North Sea.
