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.
If the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act bill passes in its current form, it could add $1.40 to $1.70 per gallon to aviation jet fuel, according to American Petroleum Institute data cited by Jim May, president of the Air Transport Association. May notes that the Waxman-Markey bill still must pass through seven committees and the Senate, “so it’s ripe for change.”
British Airways would cut its winter capacity by even more than the 4% it already plans if the European Union extends the suspension of “use it or lose it” slot rules, says airline CEO Willie Walsh.
The House version of the FAA reauthorization bill was welcomed by labor groups, who say it addresses some of their major concerns regarding FAA. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association noted that the bill includes some important reforms of FAA labor practices. It sets out a new process for resolving contract impasses, authorizes a study on ATC staffing needs, and establishes a process to review proposals for FAA facility and service realignments. The Transportation Trades Dept. of the AFL-CIO said the House bill would “strengthen worker rights.”
