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.
Cathay Pacific yesterday revealed an order for eight Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The new A330s will be powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines, and are scheduled for delivery before the end of 2012. The order will bring Cathay’s total A330-300 fleet to 56 aircraft. The airline has an existing fleet of 45 -300s, and three leased aircraft are due to be delivered in 2008. Cathay said the new aircraft will help bolster its regional and medium-haul routes. They will be deployed with both Cathay and Dragonair.
The U.S. Transportation Dept. appears to be backing away from its threat to introduce congestion pricing at New York airports, industry sources tell The DAILY. Apparently DOT officials told the latest meeting of a special aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) that the department will not recommend congestion pricing as an option to reduce congestion at the airports.
United yesterday revealed plans to boost its network out of Washington Dulles airport, adding nine new Northeast routes. Three routes – to Bradford, Pa., Jamestown, N.Y. and Parkersburg, W.V. – will begin Jan. 7. Flights to Clarksburg, W.Va. and Morgantown, W.Va. are scheduled to begin Jan. 21, while Altoona, Pa. and Johnstown, Pa. will begin Feb. 4. Beckley, W.Va. and Shenandoah, Va. routes will start Feb. 18. United Express will offer service through its regional partner Colgan Air with Saab SF-340s with 34 seats.
