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.
Continental yesterday contributed $50 million to its defined benefit pension plan, extending a recent credit deal to its maximum. "Our employee pension plan continues to be a high priority...We are working hard to fulfill our pension obligations," CEO Larry Kellner said. So far this year, the airline's pension plan contribution is $180 million.
French and European aviation regulators have granted initial approvals for Honeywell's new cockpit-based runway safety system to be used on some aircraft types. The Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) is a software addition to Honeywell's Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. RAAS provides audio advisories when aircraft enter runways or other crucial airfield points. It identifies the runway and tells pilots if it's too short for takeoff.
