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.
Despite continuing pressure from weak foreign currencies and fuel-surcharge reductions in international markets, Hawaiian Airlines remains on track for a record annual profit, according to airline executives.
Hawaiian Airlines is planning a redesign of the premium cabin on its Airbus A330 fleet, which will feature lie-flat business-class seats and an expanded premium-economy section.
