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.
The Allied Pilots Association is scheduled to begin meeting today to decide if it should open discussions with the airline regarding productivity increases. The union said it will consider whether there is enough evidence of "deteriorating financial conditions" at the airlines, combined with information from a recent review of industry best practices. The special board meeting is scheduled to continue tomorrow. -AS
Boeing said yesterday that Japan's ANA will be the launch customer for the 767-300 freighter conversion. The carrier signed a deal for three conversions, with options for four more. The first three conversions will be delivered back to ANA between December 2007 and October 2008. Boeing said it will decide the modification site later. ANA said the aircraft will play an important role in the development of its cargo operation, particularly its new joint venture with Japan Post.
IATA reported yesterday that global passenger traffic grew by an impressive 8.2% in September, beating the August growth rate of 6.1%, although cargo traffic growth slowed to 1.3% in September, compared with 2.8% in August.
