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.
Delta this week announced details of a major facelift for its customer terminal services at the Atlanta hub. The carrier said it will expand lobby space by 50%, add 24 more self-service kiosks, redesign gate seating, open a new Crown Room Club, and introduce 14 more full-service check-in positions. The improvements will be made in two phases and will be completed by summer 2007.
The union representing FAA's technicians is sending its members a contract proposal but is asking them to vote against it, prompting FAA to file an unfair labor practices complaint against the union.
North American Airlines this week took delivery of its fourth Boeing 767-300ER, which it plans to use for scheduled service between the U.S. and West Africa. The aircraft was acquired under a five-year lease from ILFC, and another 767 is scheduled for delivery in December. North American, a subsidiary of World Air Holdings, now has a fleet of nine aircraft. The company says it is the only airline offering nonstop service between the U.S. and West Africa. North American also has extensive charter operations for military and commercial customers. -AS
