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.
Rolls-Royce marked Heli Expo 2016 here by reaching agreements with Enstrom and newcomer Innova, as well as securing additional applications with MD Helicopters.
As the only major propulsion provider dedicated to the helicopter market, Turbomeca is feeling the squeeze more than most as markets continue to feel the effects of the downturn.
The U.K. and French governments have agreed to spend €2 billion ($2.19 billion) on the development of a joint unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator to fly by around 2025.
