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.
FedEx yesterday reported that its net profit for the quarter through Nov. 30 rose 33% to $471 million, driven by 3% growth in both ground and air volume. Overall revenue increased 10% to $8.09 billion, and operating profit grew 32% to $790 million. FedEx exceeded its profit forecast for the quarter and also raised its earnings-per-share guidance for the full year. The better-than-expected result was due to strong operational performance and the deferral of some advertising and promotional expenses to the second half of the fiscal year, FedEx said.
The Australian High Court last week said it would not interfere with the U.S. Export-Import Bank's repossession of the sole commercial jet aircraft operated by Air Nauru.
Up to five airlines are looking to take advantage of a new type of very precise airport approach procedure that FAA will roll out at some of the nation's busiest airports next year, and these carriers are looking to duplicate the cost-saving success that Alaska Airlines has achieved as the first airline to trial the new approaches at a handful of airports.
