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 Boeing 747-400 Freighter operated by a Turkish cargo airline crashed into a residential area of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, killing the crew and more than 30 people on the ground.
Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo has signed deals with Rome to deliver a new attack helicopter for the Italian army, and an initial order for the new M345 High Efficiency Trainer (HET).