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.
US Airways plans to use its long-haul Airbus A330 fleet in a new FAA trial that is expected to bring the benefits of satellite-based navigation links to congested Northeast airspace and transatlantic routes.
Continental says it will record special charges of $170 million for the fourth quarter, and $234 million for the full year. Most of the fourth quarter amount is a $125 million charge related to a reduction in the value of its fuel hedging portfolio. Among the other charges, pension plan settlements cost Continental $44 million.
U.S. airline financial statistics for December highlight a worrying trend in the industry, with domestic and transatlantic yields falling for the first time in 12 months.
