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.
Airbus recently named Air New Zealand the recipient of an award recognizing its high standard of extended-range twin engine operations (ETOPS). Airbus Executive VP Patrick Gavin paid tribute to Air New Zealand operational and maintenance standards. The carrier is now recognized as "the most significant ETOPS operator in the total fleet of Airbus single-aisle aircraft," Gavin said. The airline is progressively introducing the aircraft into its fleet, with nine of the 15 ordered aircraft delivered since September 2003.
Messier-Bugatti companies -- part of the SAFRAN group -- has selected Avexus systems for its MRO operations, to help them manage its businesses through a global information system. The Avexus systems will help improve throughput and service rates for their customers. The products bought by Messier-Bugatti include Avex MRO, Avexus Enterprise Management, AvexNet Visibility Services, AvexNet Analytic Services, AvexNet Reporting Services and AvexNet Integration Services.
Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL confirmed it will begin construction of a new aircraft maintenance center next month in Confins, Minas Gerais State, which will be used for third-party maintenance, as well as supporting the GOL fleet.
