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.
IATA has signed an agreement with Russian aviation officials in an effort to improve aviation safety in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The agreement is between IATA and the Interstate Aviation Committee, and covers IATA’s safety audit programs as well as the implementation of measures such as reduced vertical separation minima and performance-based navigation. IATA Director General Giovanni Bisignani note that the “performance of the CIS is far below the global average” regarding safety. IATA is also discussing a workplan with the Russian Ministry of Transport.
El Al is in discussions to buy a 30% stake in Montenegro Airlines, as part of a long-standing plan by the Montenegro government to sell part of the carrier to raise cash. El Al CEO Haim Romano was in Podgorica earlier this week to discuss the deal, although talks are expected to continue through this year. The government is also holding discussions with other eastern European airlines about purchasing a stake. The airline operates five Fokker 100s and one Embraer 195.
