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.
Virgin Australia has narrowed its loss considerably in its fiscal year through June 30 and dragged its Tigerair Australia subsidiary closer to breakeven.
China Eastern has committed to adding capacity in Australia with a new route and seasonal increases on two existing ones if the country’s regulators change their minds and allow the carrier to partner more closely with Qantas.
