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.
Bradley Perrett (Beijing), Adrian Schofield (Washington)
Japan Airlines expects to emerge from bankruptcy with one-third fewer employees, 30% lower pension costs and a restored balance sheet, but intensive state control of its restructuring suggests it may remain a tool of the government, rather than a genuinely competitive company.
Nav Canada this week reported that its expenses outweighed its revenue for the three months ending Nov. 30, but it is not planning to increase its charges. The company’s deficit was C$6 million (US$5.9 million) in its first fiscal quarter, and it finished the period with a C$2 million liability in its rate stabilization account. However, the adjusted balance in this account was C$119 million, thanks to expected changes in the value of asset-backed commercial paper investments.
Alaska Airlines is introducing required navigation performance (RNP) approaches at two more regional airports in Alaska. The carrier yesterday debuted an RNP approach in Adak, and will add another at Ketchikan in March. RNP technology is expected to reduce weather-related diversions and cancellations at the airport, as well as cut fuel consumption.
