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 Pacific Airways pilots have implemented “work-to-rule” industrial action after long-running contract talks with the airline failed to produce an agreement, and it remains uncertain when the two parties will return to the negotiating table.
Indonesian low-cost carrier (LCC) Lion Air has boosted its order for ATR 72-600s by 40 aircraft, which the manufacturer says makes Lion its largest-ever customer for the turboprop type. The new deal means Lion has ordered a total of 100 ATR 72-600s, including those already delivered. The carrier says the aircraft will be used to increase its regional network via its subsidiaries. Indonesian rival Garuda is also ramping up its ATR fleet to serve outlying domestic destinations.
