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.
As Cathay Pacific Airways begins a new round of contract talks with its pilots union, the airline has stressed the importance of resolving their long-running labor dispute by the end of May.
Japanese authorities have awarded All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines new daytime slots to serve the U.S. from Tokyo Haneda Airport, with ANA receiving more than JAL.
Vietnam Airlines and Qantas Airways have agreed to invest a combined $139 million in Vietnamese joint-venture LCC Jetstar Pacific to fund planned fleet growth.
