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.
The International Air Transport Association is urging the Brazilian government to reform some aviation restrictions and fees, and to steer clear of introducing new measures that would be harmful to the industry.
The New Zealand and Australian governments have introduced new border-control measures that should help streamline travel between the countries, but more extensive reform will have to wait.
A new contract proposed for U.S. controllers would cost the FAA an additional $669 million over its three-year duration, according to congressional sources familiar with the tentative agreement.
