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.
Boeing yesterday identified Turkey's Pegasus Airlines as the carrier that ordered six 737s earlier this year. The order had previously been listed as unidentified. The 737s will be delivered from 2008 and together will be worth $406.5 million at list prices. The carrier also has purchase rights for another six 737s. Pegasus already operates 14 737s.
The Latin American Airline Association (AITAL) this week protested increases to air traffic control fees and fuel taxes by the Jamaican government and warned that the move may hurt air service to the island. "Some member airlines are already planning to avoid Jamaica airspace, and others may choose other destinations for future flight expansions," AITAL said. Jamaica increased en route air traffic control charges by 180% and also hiked communications fees, said AITAL. In addition, a new jet fuel storage and handling fee of 3.7 cents per gallon was imposed.
The Czech Republic yesterday announced an order of two Airbus A319-based corporate jets, which will be used for military and government flights. The two Airbus Corporate Jetliners (ACJs) will replace Tupolev Tu-154s in the government fleet. The new aircraft will be powered by CFM 56-5 engines. A "quick-change" kit will allow the ACJs to transport either troops or government officials. Cabin outfitting will be carried out by Lufthansa Technik, at Hamburg.
