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 U.S. Transportation Dept. yesterday quashed rumors that it was considering repealing the passenger ticket tax, and said it is instead weighing a much more limited proposal that would allow airlines to separate a fuel surcharge from advertised ticket prices.
Gulfport-Biloxi Airport is expected to resume some scheduled commercial flights tomorrow, about 10 days after it sustained heavy damage during Hurricane Katrina. Northwest will be the first back at Gulfport, with two flights from Memphis scheduled tomorrow, one operated by Mesaba. A third scheduled flight is still canceled. FAA still must check landing aids at the airport and coordinate with the Defense Dept. before it approves tomorrow's flights. Service by Delta, AirTran and Continental is expected to resume by Sept. 20.
LOT Polish Airlines yesterday placed an order for seven Boeing 787-8s following a lengthy evaluation process that also included the Airbus A330 and A350 models. LOT also secured options for two additional 787s and purchase rights for five more. The first aircraft on firm order will be delivered in 2008.
