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.
With their Boeing 787-8 fleets building up nicely, Japan's two major airlines are looking to increase the long-haul routes where the new aircraft will be used. All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) were the first two carriers to receive the 787. Although two others have now joined the club, the Japanese carriers still account for almost all 787-8s in scheduled service.
Air New Zealand is targeting new partnerships with other carriers as a cost-effective way to expand its network, although it is still looking to grow its own services in the key North American market. There are “discussions [occurring] with a number of other airlines,” said Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe during a review of the airline’s fiscal 2012 results. While he would not reveal which carriers these are, he says, “You can expect to see more–and potentially some quite significant–alliances and relationships established in the next 12 months.”
