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 Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said that Qantas has joined with immediate effect. Qantas had previously been a member, but left in 2010.
Officials will order step up pilot training and improvements to antennas at several airports based on an investigation prompted by the fatal Jeju Air accident.
