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.
German construction and investment giant Hochtief last week confirmed it is negotiating to buy BAA's majority stake in Budapest Airport. A consortium led by Hochtief's airport subsidiary has signed a memorandum of understanding with BAA for the "potential acquisition" of BAA's Budapest stake, Hochtief said. Hochtief has a 50% share in the consortium, and the other members are Montreal-based Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, and Frankfurt-based KfW.
Canada's Transport Minister last week said the government will introduce an amendment to ensure the restructured Air Canada and its affiliates meet the nation's dual language requirements.
