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.
Finmeccanica's involvement in Sukhoi's SuperJet regional jet program could result not only in a cash injection, but also the rollout of a new SuperJet modification.
Ukrainian company Antonov Design Bureau plans to introduce a ramp cargo version of the Antonov An-148 regional jet. The first cargo modification, designated An-148T, should be delivered within two to three years. It is designed to carry up to 20 tons of cargo and will be able to accommodate a sea container, Antonov says.
Boeing received a major boost for its new 747-8 program with an order for 10 freighter versions of the aircraft from Emirates, the largest order to come out of the Farnborough Air Show so far.
