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 President Jeff Smisek will take on the company’s chief operating officer title in addition to his current role. Chairman and CEO Larry Kellner will assume oversight of marketing and technology. Continental’s Executive VP-Operations Mark Moran will report to Smisek.
Aircraft lessor International Lease Finance Corp. is reportedly one of the assets embattled insurance giant AIG is considering selling to stay afloat. AIG has considered selling ILFC before, but as recently as June said it would rather keep the wholly owned subsidiary.
Qantas will upgrade its online check-in system beginning early next year, and will offer paperless check-in as part of the changes. Passengers who check in and select their seat online can have a 2D barcode sent to their mobile phone or portable device, which can be scanned at security. Baggage can be taken straight to bag-drop facilities, and a dedicated online check-in bag-drop will be available for international passengers.
