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.
While troubled Japanese niche carrier Skymark Airlines and the much larger Japan Airlines have started cooperation discussions, a deal appears far from certain. Skymark revealed that it has been talking with JAL about code sharing on certain domestic routes. However, JAL has downplayed the negotiations. “JAL has received a request from Skymark regarding a possible business cooperation,” a spokesman says. “At present, there have been no decisions made, and talks have been limited.”
TOKYO—-Air New Zealand and Air China intend to establish a strategic partnership, with Air China launching service to Auckland as part of the proposal. The two carriers have signed a statement of intent and will begin detailed discussions aimed at reaching an agreement early next year, which can then be submitted for regulatory approval. While their statement of intent is non-binding, the airlines have committed resources to further partnership talks, an Air New Zealand spokeswoman says. New Service
The concept of airlines forming leasing units is certainly not new, but the latest evolution sees more LCCs going down this path, particularly those with hundreds of narrowbody aircraft on order.
