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.
Boeing 787 launch customer All Nippon Airways says the next 787 it receives is likely to be the first in long-haul configuration, although it is not announcing exactly when the aircraft will arrive. ANA already has taken delivery of its first two 787s, which are being used on domestic routes. The carrier expects to receive a total of 11 787s through the end of March, including two configured for long-haul service.
Japan has more than enough untapped demand for low-cost carrier (LCC) service to meet the ambitious growth plans of the LCC being set up by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and AirAsia, says the new carrier’s CEO.
