Adrian is Auckland bureau chief for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Adrian was previously based in Aviation Week’s Washington office for nine years, writing for a range of the group’s publications and covering many aspects of the commercial aviation industry. He has won Australasian and international awards for his aviation writing.
Prior to joining Aviation Week in 2002, Adrian covered aviation industry and policy issues for two other publishing companies in Washington. He has also worked for newspapers in Texas and New Zealand, covering a wide range of topics. Adrian graduated from Auckland University with a degree in history and English in 1992.
Air New Zealand is attacking Auckland International Airport’s purchase of a stake in Queenstown Airport, and the carrier is trying to organize an airline consortium to buy a rival “cornerstone holding.” Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top drawcards for overseas tourist traffic, and the future of its airport is a sensitive issue for the aviation industry. Air NZ claims that the Auckland Airport (AIA) ownership might lead to price rises for airlines and travelers. The carrier says AIA “has a track record” of increasing fees for users.
The Senate now aims for a vote this week on a revised FAA reauthorization bill, but with time running short, the House and Senate are both starting to consider a further extension of FAA’s operating authority. Disagreements within the Senate over two airport-related provisions have been resolved, industry sources say. However, there is still no agreement with House lawmakers on these issues, so it appears less likely that the bill will be ready to send to the White House before the House recesses at the end of this week.
The Senate now aims for a vote next week on a revised FAA reauthorization bill, but with time running short, the House and Senate are both starting to consider a further extension for FAA’s operating authority. Disagreements within the Senate over two airport-related provisions have been resolved, industry sources say; however, there is still no agreement with House lawmakers on these issues, so it appears less likely that the bill will be ready to send to the White House before the House recesses at the end of next week.
