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.
The Slovakian defense ministry has said a government-to-government deal with Sweden to lease Saab Gripen fighters could be finalized in the next few months.
Flybe CEO Saad Hammad says RAF Northolt is an “underused national asset” that could be opened up to allow 300,000 passengers a year, rather than its current use as a London gateway for a “privileged few in executive jets.”
