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.
Low-cost startup AirAsia Japan, a joint venture between. All Nippon Airways (ANA) and AirAsia, has been awarded its air operator’s certificate (AOC) by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, clearing the way for it to begin domestic operations on Aug. 1. AirAsia Japan is one of three low-cost carriers that are expected to debut in Japan this year. The others are Peach and Jetstar Japan.
Hawaiian Airlines is focused on another year of significant growth in 2012, as it launches new long-haul routes and takes delivery of additional Airbus A330s.
The FAA has taken a major step in its much-delayed en route air traffic control upgrade by beginning operational use of the new system at six major FAA centers across the U.S.
