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.
UPS saw its net profit rise $168 million to $986 million for the second quarter, driven by continuing strength in international volume and a better-than-expected increase in the weaker domestic market.
AirTran's pilots yesterday requested a federal mediator to take over their contract talks, but the airline says it wants to keep talking directly to pilots.
Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL yesterday doubled its order for Boeing 737-800s to 60 aircraft, which will boost the carrier's fleet to nearly 90 aircraft by 2010. The -800 firm orders will be delivered between 2006 and 2012, the carrier said. In addition to the new firm orders, it boosted purchase options for the -800 by eight to 41, exercisable between 2007 and 2012. The total -800 order, including options, is 101 aircraft.
