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.
Cathay Pacific Airways will begin the rollout of its new long-haul, business-class product in March, and will soon offer new international routes. The carrier says it will introduce the new business-class seats and cabin design on an Airbus A330-300, which will be used on the Sydney route. They will appear on a Boeing 777-300ER in April.
The FAA has responded to criticism of its efforts on the NextGen air traffic management system by stressing its focus on completing this complex program.
Qantas is expanding its dedicated freighter operation with the introduction of a leased Boeing 767-300F on routes to New Zealand. The -300F will replace a 767-200F, which will increase freight capacity in this market by 40%, Qantas says. It will be the first aircraft to bear the livery of Qantas Freight, which is similar to the Qantas mainline livery but without the familiar Kangaroo design on the tail.
