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 received a strong boost for its 747 program yesterday when UPS placed a firm order for eight freighter versions of the 747-400, the largest 747 order in nearly three years.
The recently fired design team for Atlanta Airport's new international terminal filed suit Tuesday against the city of Atlanta, seeking $10 million in back compensation and $50 million in damages. The suit, filed in Fulton County Superior Court, said that the city "wrongfully declared [the design team] in breach of the contract and has wrongfully terminated the contract." The design team consists of Leo A. Daly Co., Khafra Engineering Consultants, Anthony C. Baker Architects and Planners, and Browder & Leguizamon and Associates.
The National Mediation Board has offered binding arbitration to Polar Air Cargo and its pilots, which could trigger a release from mediation and the beginning of a mandatory cooling-off period between the two sides. If either party rejects the binding arbitration offer, the 30-day cooling-off period will begin. The NMB is required to make the arbitration offer if it determines that further mediated negotiating sessions will probably not result in a deal.
