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 France and Aero Maintenance Group (AMG) have signed a partnership agreement to provide repair, overhaul and inventory support for Airbus, Boeing and regional jet operators in North America. The agreement includes a "strategic investment" by Air France in AMG. The two companies plan to combine AMG's experience with Airbus and Boeing products and the North American marketplace with Air France's repair capabilities and expertise with Airbus aircraft and European manufacturers of aviation components.
FAA said yesterday it is delaying the introduction of its new oceanic ATC system at its Oakland center, but when the system becomes fully operational in October, it will immediately reduce aircraft separation on Pacific routes.
American unit revenue growth forecasts suggest the carrier could record a profit in the second quarter, JP Morgan analyst Jamie Baker said yesterday. The airline's prediction of a 6.2%-7.2% increase in mainline unit revenue, together with a slight decline in non-operating expenses and a slightly worsened fuel outlook, suggests "a smallish 2Q profit is to be expected," Baker said. In a recent report, Baker speculated that unit revenue growth of at least 6% would be needed for the airline to break even in the quarter.
