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.
Global ATC providers have agreed to contribute significantly more resources to the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO), which will likely give CANSO an even greater influence in international ATC issues. CANSO members approved a new strategic plan at a recent special meeting in Amsterdam. The plan, called Imagine 2010, will be backed by increased member fees and greater commercial activity by CANSO, and members also agreed to second staff to work on CANSO issues.
American canceled about 200 flights yesterday to enable it to reinspect wiring bundles on its MD-80 fleet, becoming the latest airline to admit problems in its maintenance records.
Airbus plans to highlight the latest plans for its A350 cabin at the Aircraft Interiors Expo April 1-3 in Hamburg. The airframer will exhibit its newest A350 cabin mock-up for the first time at this show. Airbus also says it will roll out a new galley concept for the aircraft, which it developed in collaboration with airlines and caterers.
