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.
The Air Line Pilots Association says it is "encouraged" by commitments from Transportation Security Administration head Kip Hawley to move more quickly on a biometric identification card for pilots.
British Airways is sending its strongest signals yet that the Airbus A380 could work well in its fleet, although in the near term BA's focus will remain on the Boeing 777 for long-haul fleet additions. For Airbus, British Airways' willingness even to consider the A380 is welcome news, since the carrier's standoffishness has raised questions about the aircraft's market potential. BA is showing signs it will soon join some of its rivals back in the aircraft acquisition mode. However, purchases beyond additional 777s may still be a few years off.
