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.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, the largest operator of Boeing 747 freighters, yesterday outlined plans to cut some of the older 747s from its fleet after reduced military charter business helped contribute to lower revenues and a first-quarter loss. Atlas reported a net loss of $3.7 million for the quarter ending March 31, compared with a $700,000 profit for the same period last year. Revenue was $332.1 million this year, down from $346.9 million in 2005. Atlas is the umbrella company for cargo carriers Atlas and Polar.
UPS plans to remove its 12.5% fuel surcharge cap for air services and will link the surcharge to a revised fuel price index that it claims is the same as that used by rival FedEx.
Airbus conducted airport compatibility tests for the A318 at London City Airport on the weekend, which the manufacturer said is an important step toward beginning scheduled A318 flights at the airport. The compatibility tests follow three years of evaluation by Airbus, airport officials and airworthiness authorities. The recent tests were made possible by a steep approach certification that was granted for the A318 in March.
