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.
Maxjet yesterday moved to reassure customers and financial markets that its suspension of trading will not affect operations or the company’s viability. The company said it is “operating all flights and has no plans to change its schedule.” Maxjet CEO Bill Stockbridge said advance bookings “remain strong,” and he stressed the carrier’s high on-time performance. “We look forward to serving our customers during the busy Christmas season, in 2008 and beyond,” Stockbridge said.
Canadian air traffic increased by an average of 5.6% in October, according to air traffic control provider Nav Canada. For Nav Canada’s fiscal year to date, which runs through Aug. 31, traffic was 4.9% higher. Traffic is measured in weighted charging units.
