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.
Virgin Blue yesterday announced three more orders for Embraer 170 aircraft and three for the 190, converting options and purchase rights. The order lifts Virgin's backlog to 20 aircraft, after an initial order for 14 placed in November. The 170s will be configured for 78 seats in one class, and the 190s will have 104 seats. First delivery will be in the second half of this year for the 170s and the first half of 2008 for the 190s. -AS
Royal Jordanian believes its fleet and hub expansion plans and new Oneworld alliance membership all help put the carrier in a strong position leading up to its expected privatization at yearend.
