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.
Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific is lobbying regulators for more Australian frequencies—including some held by rival Philippine Airlines (PAL)—to support its growth plans in this market.
SIA says it “regularly reviews” its fuel surcharge levels, although it has not made a major adjustment following the dramatic drop in world oil prices.
