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.
FAA has proposed a $1.5 million fine against Independence after the carrier for operating thousands of flights using aircraft that did not comply with safety regulations.
Air New Zealand on Friday reached a contract deal with its striking long-haul flight attendants, although the accord came too late to prevent flight cancellations Sunday and Monday. The airline will release no details on the contract until it is presented to attendants this week. The deal still needs ratification by the Flight Attendants and Related Services Association (FARSA).
