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 last week chose cargo carrier Evergreen to operate the manufacturer's three modified 747 freighters that will transport 787 sections. Evergreen will fly the large cargo freighter (LCF) to the U.S. and to Japan, and Cargolux has subcontracted to fly the aircraft on Europe-U.S. flights. U.S. company Sojitz Corp. will coordinate logistics for Evergreen when it transports parts from Japanese suppliers.
World Air Holdings yesterday signed a letter of intent to lease another Boeing 767-300ER passenger aircraft to be used by subsidiary North American. The aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in December 2006, with a three-year lease. It will be North American's fifth 767, and will boost its fleet to 10 aircraft. The carrier's fourth 767 is already scheduled to be delivered in March. North American also signed a two-year extension on a 757-200ER lease.
World Air Holdings last week said its operating income will likely be up by 50% this year after a strong period of growth. Operating profit is estimated to be $59 million-$63 million, up $19 million-$23 million from last year. Fourth-quarter revenue is likely to be in the range of $205 million-$215 million, and operating profit is expected to be $12 million-$14 million. World is the parent company of cargo carrier World Airways and charter carrier North American. -AS
