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.
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the first Boeing 787-9 with increased maximum takeoff weight but has had to delay the introduction of its new economy-class bunk product.
The suspension of Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri casts uncertainty over the airline’s CEO selection process while his overall restructuring record remains positive.
