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.
House subcommittee chairmanships are expected to be resolved before lawmakers leave town, and it appears that Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill.) will take over the House aviation subcommittee after potential challengers opted for other leadership positions.
Early winter storms played havoc with most eastern U.S. airports late last week, but FAA data show that Chicago O'Hare Airport was by far the worst hit.
