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.
DHL says its current relationship with cargo carrier ABX will not be affected by its purchase of a major chunk of Astar, although there are no guarantees about the future of DHL's relationship with ABX after their existing contract expires.
Any attempt to turn back the clock on FAA's new controller contract will meet strong opposition from congressional Republicans and the White House, according to the House Transportation Committee's Ranking Republican John Mica (R-Fla.).
Boeing says it has completed about half of the design for its 777 freighter, and these details have been sent to production facilities. The program is on schedule to meet milestones for the detailed design work, the company said. This work allows suppliers to begin work on parts, assemblies and tools for production of the freighter. Boeing also stresses that the aircraft is on track to meet performance goals.
