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.
Airbus head Gustav Humbert said the company is "coming to the end of the decision process" on the future of the A350 program, and Airbus executives still expect to reveal details within the next four weeks.
Airbus officials believe they can achieve a 4%-5% fuel savings improvement for A320 aircraft built after 2008 through the introduction of winglets and various other aerodynamic and engine tweaks that are currently being tested.
