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.
Shareholders in New Zealand’s Auckland Airport have given the green light to a partial takeover bid by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). When the CPPIB offer deadline expired Thursday, shareholders representing 62.5% of airport shares had accepted the offer. CPPIB is seeking 39.2% of shares. In a separate ballot, 57.7% of shareholders who voted approved the acceptance of the partial takeover.
A man was arrested by U.K. police yesterday after he illegally entered a runway area at London Heathrow Airport, causing a security scare a day before the Queen was scheduled to open the new Terminal 5. Airport operator BAA said some flights were delayed since the northern runway had to be closed while the police apprehended the man and reportedly blew up a bag he was carrying. “Clearly this is a matter of some concern,” BAA said.
El Al is negotiating with Boeing regarding an order for four 777-200 aircraft and expects to make a final decision by yearend; deliveries could begin in 2012. The planes would be used on U.S. routes, the airline said. CEO Haim Romano noted the carrier is “enthusiastic” about growing its fleet in line with its 2010 Plan.
