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.
Transport Canada this week recommended new aviation regulations aimed at increasing security on commercial flights. The proposed amendment covers actions by passengers that are deemed to "interfere with the safe operation of the aircraft and create an unintended hazard for the aircraft, crew and passengers," Transport Canada said. It is expected to strengthen the ability of airlines to refuse to board passengers "who may represent a threat."
Airbus and Boeing are both using the annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition to highlight recent sales successes for the corporate jet versions of their airline offerings, including a significant new U.S. order for Airbus.
British Airways last week reported a loss for the March quarter that helped trim full year profits, and the airline also estimates it will have to pay about GBP350 million ($692 million) to settle a long-running competition investigation.
