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 airline estimates that connections from its Australian network will contribute at least as much revenue as New Zealand-originating passengers on its Auckland-Buenos Aires flight, due to launch in December.
Cathay Pacific and its flight attendant union are set to return to negotiations, as the government has stepped in to attempt to resolve their dispute and avoid a strike during the summer travel season. Hong Kong’s Labor Department is arranging meetings between the parties in the next few weeks, after the Secretary of Labor urged the two sides to exercise restraint and resume talks. The union has been protesting pay-rate rules for junior employees, certain layover allowances, and changes to the wording of company policy regarding legal assistance.
