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.
Air New Zealand says that all San Francisco flights will have aircraft with its new-look cabin arrangement by the end of November, and that it will introduce the refurbished aircraft progressively on Los Angeles flights, beginning Nov. 5.
Cargo carrier ABX this week reported a net profit increase of 15.9% to $6.8 million for the second quarter, although one of its contracts with main customer DHL saw a decline in incentive payments. ABX revenues rose 27.9% in the quarter to $351.2 million, and package volume increased 27.2% to 157.3 million. Revenue from other customers apart from DHL was up 84.3% to $7 million. Airline CEO Joe Hete said the results highlight that ABX is making "steady progress at diversifying our revenue stream."
The German government yesterday approved a proposal to privatize the nation's air traffic control system, and although this could be one of the last major acts of the current Schroeder government, the German parliament is still expected to pass the law even if there is a power change in the upcoming election.
