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.
Boeing is preparing for two more aircraft to join the 787-9 flight-test and certification program, and says that very few issues have arisen during the test process so far.
Air New Zealand is preparing for the delivery and operational debut of its first Boeing 787-9, the highlight of a pivotal year in the airline’s widebody fleet renewal program. The carrier will be the first to get the stretched -9 version of the 787. Its initial aircraft is on track for delivery in June, and was rolled out of Boeing’s Everett, Wash., paint hangar with a new black livery on April 5. This is the fifth -9 to be assembled, but unlike the first four it will not be used in the flight-test and certification process.
Japan’s major airlines have laid strong foundations for growth as they enter a new fiscal year, but the big question is whether economic conditions will be healthy enough to support their expansion plans.
