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.
During a presentation to analysts, the carrier outlined details showing its ambitious plan to slice A$2 billion ($1.6 billion) in costs is firmly on track.
A major Australian transport lobby group is urging the government to reduce passenger taxes in its next federal budget, which is due to be released May 12. The Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) says the A$55 (U.S.$43.48) Passenger Movement Charge is levied on every outbound passenger, regardless of the distance they are flying. It represents “the highest travel charge in the developed world” for short-haul trips, the TTF says.
