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.
Air Canada saw its load factor dip by 0.9 points in November, although the Jazz unit reported a slight gain. Consolidated traffic rose 2.7% on a capacity gain of 3.9%, resulting in a load factor of 75.7%. Domestic traffic increased 3.5%, compared with a 3.9% capacity climb. Mainline traffic grew 2.1%, with capacity up 3.6%, with loads dropping 1.1 points to 76.1%. Jazz traffic was up 7.8% on 7% more capacity. Load factor gained 0.5 points to 72.2%.
A new government report released yesterday faulted FAA’s approach to reducing runway incursions and increasing ramp safety, but FAA notes that its programs have helped cut incursion numbers.
International passenger growth slowed slightly in October, and there was a more noticeable dropoff in cargo volume, according to the International Air Transport Association. Passenger traffic was up 7.7% in October, compared with the 8.2% year-on-year increase in September. Cargo volume, meanwhile, increased 3.6%, down from September’s 5% growth. IATA noted that “economic volatility is having a more immediate effect” on freight than on passenger demand. November and December are still expected to see cargo growth, but at slower rates.
