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 Air Transport Association head Giovanni Bisignani yesterday took some shots at the U.S. government for its handling of the New York congestion issue, suggesting proposals currently on the table will have little positive effect.
American yesterday said it wants to spin off its regional carrier affiliate American Eagle, although the company was vague as to the timing of the divestiture and it admitted it still has many details to iron out.
Qantas has joined the growing list of international carriers that have pleaded guilty to conspiring to fix charges for cargo shipments, and the airline has agreed to pay a $61 million fine resulting from a U.S. Justice Dept. investigation.
