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.
Okinawa-based carrier Japan Transocean Air (JTA) has selected Boeing 737-800s to replace its fleet of 737-400s. The carrier says it has reached a deal to order 12 of the -800s, and it has the option of converting them to 737 MAX orders at a later date. JTA operates 13 -400s on Japanese domestic routes. The carrier is part of the Japan Airlines Group, and is part-owned by JAL. JTA's 737-800s will be powered by CFM56-7 engines. Boeing says the aircraft will be fitted with the latest Performance Improvement Package, and will have the Sky interior.
All Nippon Airways has opted for Boeing’s 777-9X to replace most of the international component of its large 777 fleet. The carrier’s decision has been closely watched, as it has previously said that it would choose between the 777X and the Airbus A350. This was regarded as a key contract for Boeing to win, following rival Japanese carrier Japan Airlines’ decision last year to order Airbus A350s for its own 777 replacement needs.
