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.
All-premium transatlantic carrier Eos yesterday said it has received another $50 million in equity capital from investors, and is also adding aircraft and flights this year. The new investment came from institutional and private investors, with one investor accounting for $35 million. The money "reflects the confidence in our business model, and enables us to continue growing to a scale that will lead to strong corporate profitability," said Eos CEO Jack Williams.
Aer Lingus was yesterday able to reschedule most of its flights yesterday after its pilots' union called off a planned strike. The only long-haul flights still canceled are an Aug. 21 Dublin-New York roundtrip and an Aug. 22 Dublin-Chicago roundtrip. More than 5,000 passengers were to have been on the flights that would have been affected by the strike. Most were reaccommodated on other airlines or rescheduled. Aer Lingus restored its full short-haul schedule.
American's pilots union says it will be ready to resume formal contract negotiations in late September or early October after it has surveyed members about their contract priorities, a union spokesman tells The DAILY.
