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 U.S. Transportation Dept. has released the final version of a proposal that will allow airports to raise landing fees during peak hours, although DOT officials stress that it falls short of a full-blown congestion pricing model.
Nav Canada’s plans to deploy a GPS-based ATC system are likely to result in significant fuel savings for airlines on important international routes by enabling pilots to climb to optimal altitudes more readily.
British Airways, American and Iberia are believed to be close to applying for antitrust immunity on transatlantic routes, although the timing is still uncertain. Some media reports speculated that a filing could come in the week of July 7, but other sources believe this is too early. Antitrust immunity would allow the carriers to cooperate much more closely on transatlantic service.
