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 Airbus air traffic management unit has secured a major airport as the first customer for an advanced version of its airport surface management system, although the airport’s identity will not be revealed until later this year.
It has come as welcome news for Japan's major airlines that their customers do not seem to be worried about flying on Boeing 787s since the aircraft's return to service. Concerns have also eased regarding the effect of the 787's battery problems on their delivery schedules.
Thales has completed the acquisition of a broad portfolio of capabilities from Egis Avia, a move that will strengthen Thales’ air traffic management offerings. The company in February announced that it was in exclusive talks with Egis Avia to purchase the ATM segments. The transfer has now formally occurred, says Thales. Among the Egis Avia products going to Thales are the Maestro arrival/departure flight sequencing systems, Atalis aeronautical information systems, a data link front-end processer and ATN router, and ATC and tower simulators.
