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 aircraft, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem AB, went down in woodlands near the town of Engelmannreuth in northern Bavaria shortly after 9:30 a.m. The pilot ejected safely
Reduced activity in the oil and gas industry caused by a fall in energy prices is continuing to weigh heavily on helicopter operators that support energy companies.
