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.
Saab Sensis is expanding its global presence in air traffic management, helped by its role as the focal point of parent Saab Group’s growing ATM business. Syracuse, N.Y.-based Saab Sensis is part of many of the FAA’s modernization programs, particularly those involving surface operations. It also has been gaining more international contracts, and has further extended its reach as Saab acquires other ATM companies, such as Netherlands-based HITT.
The arrival of Air Pacific’s first Airbus A330-200 marks the start of a year of significant changes for the Fijian carrier’s fleet. By the end of 2013, Air Pacific expects to have returned both leased Boeing 747-400s, introduced three A330s, and upgraded and repainted its Boeing 737-800s and one 737-700. The airline also is rebranding itself as Fiji Airways.
Hawaiian Airlines is unlikely to add any more destinations this year beyond the ones already announced, says CEO Mark Dunkerley. The carrier has “pretty much taken care of potential growth” in 2013 with the introduction of a new route to Auckland, New Zealand, and the planned start of service to Taipei, Taiwan, and Sendai, Japan, Dunkerley tells Aviation Week at the launch of the Auckland route.
