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.
World Air Holdings says its operating profit for the first quarter will be slightly higher than predicted, but problems with its military contracts will mean an operating loss for the second quarter. World issued guidance stating that first quarter operating profit will be in the $7 million-$9 million range, versus earlier estimates of $4 million-$7 million. Revenue for this quarter will be $214 million-$216 million, slightly down from predictions. The higher operating profit is due to the timing of some maintenance and better-than-expected cost performance.
After resigning his position as U.S. Transportation Secretary, Norman Mineta is set to join communications consulting company Hill & Knowlton as its vice chairman, beginning July 24. Mineta will report to Hill & Knowlton Chairman and CEO Paul Taaffe. Mineta's "diverse experience and his extensive knowledge of public policy and business will enable him to provide valuable counsel to Hill & Knowlton clients on a broad range of domestic and international issues," the company said. -AS
IATA says it will try to persuade the U.S. Transportation Dept. not to withdraw approval for airlines to hold discussions on a certain type of interline fare. The international airline group -- as well as individual airlines -- is expected to file objections to DOT's show cause order within the 45-day comment window. IATA believes that further discussions with DOT can produce a proposal that would keep the interline discussions but also address DOT's competition concerns.
