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.
A university research program has developed an automatic landing system that does away with the need for ground-based instrument (ILS), microwave (MLS) or satellite-based landing systems.
Portugal looks to become the first export customer for the Embraer KC-390 after the government approved the purchase of five of the airlifters for €827 million ($930.5 million).
Germany’s Rheinland Air Service (RAS) has delivered a second heavily modified ATR-72 regional turboprop to the Pakistan Navy for maritime patrol duties.
