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.
Thai Airways plans to operate its first Boeing 787-8 on its Bangkok-Perth route in July, and the carrier will likely select Tokyo as its second route for the new aircraft.
Malaysia-based AirAsia X’s Thai joint venture recieved its air operator’s certificate (AOC), clearing the way for it to launch operation. It’s another major regulatory milestone AirAsia X’s efforts to set up its first two offshore joint venture affiliates, in Thailand and Indonesia. Thai AirAsia X got its Air Operator’s License in October. It plans to begin service from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport with two Airbus A330s, but has not set a date for its first flights.
