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.
Bidco, part of Advent International, has purchased the UK-listed company for £4 billion ($5 billion). The company is best known for its inflight refueling equipment and communications systems.
The IFR certification is a result of modifications completed through an FAA supplemental type certificate for Leonardo's TH-119 version of the aircraft, which features a Genesys Aerospace cockpit avionics suite.
