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.
Legislation giving pension funding relief to U.S. airlines is expected to be signed by President Bush Aug. 17, and although further congressional action on this issue is expected, analysts believe it will not dilute any airline benefits already contained in the bill.
Vought Aircraft Industries recorded a second-quarter net profit of $34.5 million, compared to a net loss of $109.1 million last year, with the large swing attributed to one-time items.
The Transportation Security Administration yesterday said Minnesota-based company Professional Export Services (PES) is no longer allowed to ship cargo on U.S. passenger aircraft, because PES failed to meet TSA security standards. U.S. airlines -- particularly those operating at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport -- have been instructed not to accept any cargo from PES, TSA said. A fine of up to $25,000 can be levied against any airline carrying cargo for an indirect air carrier that is not TSA-approved.
