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.
A bill extending FAA’s operating authority was passed by the Senate late on June 30, following similar action in the House a day earlier. The provision lasts through Aug. 1 and is the 14th such extension since the last full FAA authorization expired in 2007. It gives House and Senate lawmakers an extra month to reach consensus on a full FAA reauthorization, and House aviation leaders are confident they are close to agreement and can finish the bill in July.
A bill extending FAA’s operating authority was passed by the Senate late on June 30, following similar action in the House a day earlier. The provision lasts through Aug. 1 and is the 14th such extension since the last full FAA authorization expired in 2007. It gives House and Senate lawmakers an extra month to reach consensus on a full FAA reauthorization, and House aviation leaders are confident they are close to agreement and can finish the bill in July.
A bill that would extend FAA’s operating authority has been blocked in the Senate, leaving little time to pass it before the current extension expires on July 3. The latest one-month extension was approved by the House on June 29 and sent to the Senate, where it was expected to be passed quickly. However, an objection from one senator has prevented the measure being approved by unanimous consent. As of press time June 30, the objection had not been lifted.
