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.
Leasing company Avion added two more orders for the new freighter version of the Airbus A330-200, at the same time confirming earlier commitments for six of the aircraft. The order increase was prompted by a new leasing deal between Icelandair Cargo and Avion for four A330-200Fs. Deliveries to Avion will begin in 2010, and no engine choice has been announced yet.
U.S. and Chinese negotiators yesterday reached a deal to allow more flights by U.S. airlines to China, including a new daily flight to be awarded this year.
The International Air Transport Association believes a new working group -- involving airlines, airport and FAA representatives -- will help cut delays and handle expected traffic growth at New York Kennedy Airport. The working group, which meets quarterly, has already resulted in a daily teleconference to discuss airport operations, new runway procedures, and a plan to streamline peak time departures and arrivals, said Peter Cerda, IATA's director of safety, operations and infrastructure for the Americas region.
