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 retirement age of the U.K.’s AgustaWestland EH101 Merlin and Airbus Helicopters Puma Mk2 transport helicopter fleets could be harmonized and pushed out to 2030-35, senior officers say.
The U.K. is rapidly building up confidence and capability on its new A400M airlifter, but its introduction is creating some unexpected headaches, test and evaluation officials say.
The denial emerged after Airbus executive Steve Whitby briefed journalists here Sept. 9, saying that the company was in final negotiations for a contract with the U.K. defense ministry.
