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.
Southwest yesterday unveiled Fort Myers, Fla., as its next new market, where it will take on dominant airline Delta, as well as a contingent of strong low-cost carriers.
The UPS pilots' union plans to hold a vote by the end of the month on the carrier's latest contract proposals, and the union believes a rejection would help it request a release from mediation.
Canadian cross-border cargo carrier KnightHawk this week cast off its CEO and management company in an effort to cut costs. KnightHawk exercised an option to terminate its management services agreement with Intravest Corp. and CEO Tom Rothfels. KnightHawk said its "affairs will now be managed" by 420394 B.C. Ltd., a company owned by company Chairman Kenneth Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald will be appointed interim CEO, and the company will begin a search for a permanent CEO.
