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.
American yesterday said it will post slightly higher unit costs than expected for the fourth quarter, although strong unit revenue guidance caused analysts to improve their earnings guidance for 2006.
Continental yesterday said it received $172 million from the sale of shares in COPA Holdings, the parent of COPA Airlines, and will contribute $50 million of the proceeds to its pension plan. Continental sold 9 million shares during the public stock offering. It still holds about 12 million shares in COPA. The latest pension contribution will bring 2005 contributions to $354 million, and CEO Larry Kellner noted the airline "remains committed to meeting our pension obligations." -AS
