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.
House Democrats, supported by the controllers' union, have launched a campaign to try to force a House vote on a bill that would circumvent FAA's ability to impose a contract on the controllers.
U.S. major airlines saw domestic unit revenue and yields increase by double digits in April, and a leading analyst said the rise is one of the largest recorded in the past 25 years. Domestic yields for seven of the largest carriers were up 12% for April, just below the 12.4% increase recorded in February, the Air Transport Association said yesterday.
British Airways CEO Willie Walsh says the Airbus A380 is an attractive prospect for the airline, but he reiterates that BA is still a long way from having to decide on which new widebody type it will introduce to its long-haul fleet.
