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.
British Airways — and its customers — are once again facing major baggage headaches thanks to a breakdown in the baggage system at London Heathrow Airport. Most BA long-haul passengers flying out of Heathrow’s Terminal 4 were not allowed to check in baggage on Wednesday because of what BA labeled a “major baggage system failure” in that terminal. The airline said airport operator BAA is “working to restore the entire system to its full capacity,” although some restrictions are expected to be in effect today.
