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.
RTI International Metals yesterday said it has locked up a 10-year agreement with Airbus to supply titanium products for commercial aircraft programs. RTI expects the contract to generate revenue of more than $800 million. Shipments will begin toward the end of this year and are expected to exceed five million pounds a year by 2008. As well as forging quality and flat-rolled titanium, additional "value-added products and services" are being discussed, RTI said. Based in Niles, Ohio, RTI is one of the leading suppliers of titanium.
FAA has granted approval for extended range twin-engine operations for most of Airbus's A320 family, and Airbus expects the same approval to follow soon for the A318.
United yesterday reported a loss of $306 million in the first quarter -- excluding one-time reorganization benefits -- and vowed to make major cost cuts beyond those already outlined in its restructuring plan.
