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.
Nav Canada and the U.K.’s National Air Traffic Services are once again cooperating on new ATC technology, this time in flight data processing. NATS is using a system, developed by Nav Canada, to track flight data at the Swanwick en route center. The code call-sign distribution system replacement (CCDS-R) matches the transponder code transmitted by aircraft with filed flight plans, making it easier for controllers to positively identify aircraft.
The global airline industry’s prospects for recovery are receding due to the likelihood of more huge losses in 2009, according to the International Air Transport Assn. Even if oil prices continue to swing in the airlines’ favor, any cost cuts are destined to be overshadowed by steadily worsening demand.
American recently sent out furlough warning letters to 469 airport service workers, including agents and ramp workers, effective Nov. 1. The letters went mostly to employees in Chicago, but also cover four other cities. American says it hopes to reduce the number of furloughs through voluntary programs.
