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.
The grounding of several aircraft due to engine issues is set to dent Air New Zealand’s earnings, but the carrier still expects to record a half-year profit.
The carrier is rapidly rebuilding its fleet as it looks to finish restructuring with an order for 45 Boeing 787s and leases for narrowbody Airbus A321neos.
