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.
British Airways yesterday announced plans to switch all domestic check-in procedures to self-service by April 25. From this date, the only way BA domestic customers will be able to check in will be on the carrier's web site or at a self-service kiosk. The check-in desks will be converted to "fast bag drop" desks; staff will still be available to assist passengers.
Boeing yesterday named senior company executive Shephard Hill to a newly created post overseeing the company's business development and strategy. Hill will be promoted to senior VP, reporting to Boeing CEO Jim McNerney, and will join the Boeing Executive Council. Hill will be responsible for "analyzing and developing plans to drive the company's growth and nurturing developing businesses," Boeing said. He will also oversee mergers and acquisition plans, including equity investments and joint ventures.
The major U.S. pilots union praised FAA for tightening restrictions on a runway use procedure known as taxi into position and hold (TIPH), but the controllers union said traffic flow may be slowed at some small airports due to TIPH rule changes that came into effect yesterday.
