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.
Cathay reports that passenger traffic was “slightly below expectations” in the first half of December, but the carrier saw “very strong” Christmas and New Year periods and broke daily volume records.
The Malaysia-based carrier has opted to step back from its rapid expansion to allow routes added in recent years mature, CEO Azran Osman-Rani tells Aviation Week.
Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Scoot is significantly boosting its network in its key Australian market, thanks to a new interline deal with Virgin Australia.
