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 Vanuatu has confirmed it will continue operating flights out of Vanuatu’s main airport even though most Australasian carriers have now suspended service there due to concerns over its runway condition.
Korean Air plans to take delivery of 16 Boeing aircraft this year to support its plans to increase capacity and meet profit growth projections. In a presentation released with its fourth-quarter earnings, Korean said it will receive three intercontinental 747-8s, two 777-300ERs and two 737s that will be operated by LCC subsidiary Jin Air. All of these deliveries are scheduled for delivery through June. In the second half of the year, Korean expects to receive five freighter aircraft, comprising four 777 freighters and a 747-8 freighter.
ANA’s order for three A380s is the most notable of its growth moves, which also include dramatically expanding its low-cost carrier subsidiary Vanilla Air and partnering with Vietnam Airlines.
