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.
Airbus last week completed the first flight of the third A380 aircraft to join the certification program, and this aircraft will be the first A380 to have a full cabin installed.
FedEx last week added its voice to the debate on the U.S. Dept. of Transportation's proposal to change foreign investment restrictions for airlines, with the cargo carrier fully supporting DOT's move. Airline responses so far have been mixed, with some, Continental and Virgin Atlantic, vehemently opposed to DOT's proposal, and others, BMI, supporting it (DAILY, Nov. 4). A large number of airlines said they would reserve comment until they know more about the proposal.
FAA Administrator Marion Blakey last week pledged that the agency will do everything it can to help China certify the ARJ21 commercial passenger jet it is developing, and FAA will be sending more representatives to China to help with certification.
