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.
AirAsia’s Thai franchise is continuing to build its domestic network with routes from secondary hubs, as the carrier plans another year of substantial fleet growth.
As Australia sees a boom in inbound international travelers, a coalition of industry groups is calling for the government to ease certain taxes and fees they say could inhibit growth.
Thailand’s airline industry has had to confront a daunting array of external and structural problems over the past several months, and while a few carriers are finding ways to prosper, other major players are struggling.
