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.
Japan Airlines [JAL] saw its profits slip slightly in the six months through September, but falling fuel prices have prompted the carrier to raise its profitability guidance for its full fiscal year.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) achieved a healthy improvement in profits for the six months through September, as the airline’s rapid expansion in international markets provided a significant boost in revenue.
