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.
Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon will become the next chairman of the Oneworld alliance, with effect from the alliance's meeting next week in Los Angeles. Dixon replaces Iberia CEO Fernando Conte, who held the position for more than two years. Dixon will oversee a major expansion for Oneworld, with Japan Airlines, Malev and Royal Jordanian all expected to join. -AS
Indian Airlines yesterday took delivery of its first directly purchased A319, the first of 43 A320 family aircraft the airline is scheduled to receive. The 43-aircraft order was placed in January and consists of 20 A319s, four A320s and 19 A321s. Six aircraft will be delivered in 2007 and more than 10 in 2008, with all aircraft to be delivered by 2010. The order also marks the first time an Indian airline has selected the A319.
