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.
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines saw its net profit dip significantly in the third quarter despite strong international demand, with an unfavorable exchange rate partly to blame for the decline.
Qantas has struck a setback in its attempt to impose an 18-month wage freeze on all employee groups as its short-haul pilots rejected a new contract including the clause. Of the 554 pilots that voted on contract terms, 79% opposed the airline’s four-year offer. Qantas short-haul pilots are represented by the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA).
