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.
In its final report published on July 1, the Airports Commission, led by Sir Howard Davies, said that of three options short-listed by the commission, the northwest runway option for Heathrow proposed by the airport’s owner was unanimously selected because it provided more economic and strategic benefits than the other two options, striking what the commission called “fair balance between national and local priorities.”
The Italian army plans to demonstrate a manned-unmanned teaming capability for its helicopters, which officials hope can be introduced toward the end of the decade.
