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.
American Airlines predicts unit revenue will be up about 7% in the first quarter, although costs will be slightly higher than earlier guidance. Mainline unit revenue should rise 6.5%-7.5% year-on-year, with a 6.8%-7.8% increase for consolidated revenues. Cargo and other revenue is expected to increase 4.1%-5.1%.
Latin American nations and the region’s aviation industry need to work toward a common strategy to ensure further improvements in safety, security, liberalization and airline growth, says the International Air Transport Association.
Major U.S. airlines saw February passenger revenue rise 4.5% year-on-year, according to the Air Transport Association. This was the second consecutive month of revenue growth, based on reports of seven carriers and selected affiliates. Passenger numbers dropped 2.9% in February, while yield was up 5%.
