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.
International passenger growth slowed slightly in October, and there was a more noticeable dropoff in cargo volume, according to the International Air Transport Association. Passenger traffic was up 7.7% in October, compared with the 8.2% year-on-year increase in September. Cargo volume, meanwhile, increased 3.6%, down from September’s 5% growth. IATA noted that “economic volatility is having a more immediate effect” on freight than on passenger demand. November and December are still expected to see cargo growth, but at slower rates.
American yesterday said it is applying for code share authority with Israeli carrier El Al. The agreement would apply from Feb. 1, 2008, allowing American to put its code on El Al flights between Tel Aviv and New York Kennedy Airport, Miami, Newark and European gateways. El Al will put its code on American domestic flights out of JFK, Miami, Los Angeles, Newark and Toronto.
Continental said it is not yet seeing any sign of the downturn that is worrying the U.S. aviation industry, although the carrier still reduced capacity growth forecast for next year due to higher fuel prices.
