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.
JetBlue yesterday announced two new routes from Boston, to Chicago O’Hare and New Orleans. Daily nonstops will begin May 1. This will give the airline 30 destinations from Boston. JetBlue also said it will add another Puerto Rico flight from May 1, introducing a second daily flight on its Orlando-Aguadilla route.
Boeing is continuing to count the financial cost of the delays in the 787 program, but the manufacturer doesn’t believe it will be damaged by the looming U.S. economic slowdown. Despite seeing impressive profit growth for the fourth quarter and full-year 2007, Boeing executives yesterday admitted the 787 delays will hurt financially this year. The company dropped its revenue guidance for 2008 to $67 billion-$68 billion, down about $500 million from earlier estimates.
LiveTV scored a major coup Jan. 29 when it signed up Continental, which is the company’s largest customer yet for its seat-back live television product. Continental plans to introduce the service beginning January 2009, on its New Generation Boeing 737s and its 757-300s. Through DIRECTV, Continental will offer 36 live channels including several big-name channels. The airline will offer the service free to first class passengers, and will allow access to economy class for a $6 access fee.
