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.
Eurocontrol this week opened its new Central Flow Management Unit in Brussels, featuring a purpose-designed operations room. The CFMU is used by Eurocontrol to ensure airspace is used in the most efficient manner. The CFMU was introduced in 1985, but growth in flights means it has outgrown its original facility. Eurocontrol estimates that delays would more than triple without the intervention of the CFMU. -AS
Continental this week reported a unit revenue gain of 1.5%-2.5% in June -- higher than many Wall St. expectations -- and the carrier also boosted its May unit revenue figures slightly. Mainline unit revenue rose 3.5%-4.5%, the airline said. Meanwhile, consolidated unit revenue dropped 0.8% in May, and mainline unit revenue rose 1.1%. Both May figures were better than Continental reported earlier -- the carrier first estimated consolidated unit revenue was down 0.5%-1.5%, with a 0-1% gain in mainline unit revenue.
British Airways canceled 108 flights at London Heathrow Airport Tuesday due to a security scare at Terminal Four. The carrier canceled 18 flights bound for the U.S. and four destined for Canada. Another 14 eastbound flights from the U.S. and four from Canada were canceled, as well as four Wednesday morning flights from the U.S. to the U.K. The airline advises the situation may change. -AS
