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.
While US Airways appears to have been shut out of the latest round of airline consolidation, the carrier still sees improved prospects—and further merger opportunities—if two of its rivals combine. US Airways has been one of the most vocal proponents of airline consolidation, stressing that it is the best way to trim excess supply from the U.S. industry and put it on track for long-term financial health. But after coming close to a deal with United Airlines, US Airways has been replaced by Continental Airlines as United’s preferred merger partner.
WestJet would still be open to a partnership with Southwest Airlines, although for now the Canadian carrier is negotiating several other interline and code-share arrangements.
