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.
Executives of aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce say they are encouraged by increasing levels of flying activity, bolstered by domestic flights using wide-body aircraft.
The UK Royal Air Force has declared the end of the operational career of its Boeing E-3D Sentry fleet after the airborne early warning aircraft flew its final missions over the Middle East at the end of July.
