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.
Two Canadian general aviation groups have formally appealed against new fees for smaller aircraft that Nav Canada has proposed as part of a wider fee restructuring. The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association and the Helicopter Association of Canada submitted appeals to the Canadian Transportation Agency. The CTA has 60 days to rule on the appeals, although a 30-day extension may be granted. Nav Canada said it will soon file an opposition to the appeals with CTA.
New Zealand's Auckland Airport last week completed the final phase of the 15-year rehabilitation of its main runway, improvements that mean the airport is now Airbus A380-compatible. While this year's main runway work was underway, the main taxiway was used as a standby runway. Sections of the main runway -- built in 1965 -- have been replaced over several years to minimize reductions. The new pavement is 50 centimeters thick, about 20 cm thicker than the old paving. Airport officials say it will extend the runway's life by 40 years.
Eurocontrol and other aviation groups have launched a series of safety initiatives aimed at increasing the accuracy and reliability of air-ground communications.
