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.
The Gold Coast Airport intends to install an ILS to increase its severe-weather capability and reduce diversions. However, the airport has run into strong local opposition because the system would require new paths for some flights over urban areas.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is still deciding between the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 as the long-term replacement for its Airbus A340 long-haul fleet, and in the interim will use new Boeing 777s on some A340 routes.
