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.
FAA believes more airlines this summer will begin using a new continuous descent approach (CDA) procedure available on one of the approaches to Los Angeles Airport. The CDA was introduced on the RIIVR One approach on Dec. 20, and FAA plans to roll out two more CDAs at LAX this year.
Air traffic handled by Nav Canada increased by an average of 6.5% in January. For the fiscal year to the end of January, traffic was up 5.6% as measured in weighted charging units. Nav Canada’s fiscal year runs through Aug. 31.
ASTAR pilots have ratified a deal with the carrier that amends and extends their contract for four years. ASTAR says the deal provides better wages, benefits and job security for pilots, and also positions the carrier for growth.
