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 National Association of Air Traffic Specialists (NAATS) says it has not yet decided whether to appeal FAA's dismissal of the union's challenge against the outsourcing of flight service stations.
Boeing last week signed orders for more than 20 737s with two European carriers, confirming commitments announced earlier. Spain's Air Europa ordered 18 737-800s, with options for 16 more. Deliveries are slated to begin in 2007, with three to be delivered annually. Air Europa announced its intention to order the aircraft during the Paris Air Show. The carrier will use the new 737s for "renewal and growth of its short- to medium-range fleet."
ATA is adding routes to three new Florida cities from its Chicago Midway hubs, and boosting service on another Florida route. The new Florida cities are Miami, Sarasota and Orlando, with service beginning Oct. 29. Miami will start with two daily roundtrips from Chicago, with a third being added Dec. 13. Sarasota will have one daily flight initially and a second beginning Dec. 13. Orlando will be served with two daily flights.
