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 gave the green light for the launch of its 747-8 program -- formerly known as the 747 Advanced -- and also announced a second cargo carrier customer for the new aircraft.
World Airways encountered another setback in its efforts to reach a new contract deal with its pilots, with its pilots voting to reject a second tentative agreement. World Chief Operating Officer Charlie McDonald said the pay rates and working conditions in the company's contract offer would have been "among the best" in the non-scheduled airline industry. "We believe this was a fair and equitable offer to bring a long negotiation process to conclusion," McDonald said.
As U.S. and European negotiators prepare for the latest round of open-skies talks this week, Continental is urging the U.S. Transportation Dept. not to make a deal that does not include better access to London Heathrow Airport.
