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.
Airlines were forced to suspend operations for a second day Sept. 5 at Osaka Kansai International Airport due to severe flooding, and there was no indication of when the airport will reopen.
Osaka Kansai International Airport, one of Japan’s major hubs, has been flooded by rain and storm surge from Typhoon Jebi, and there appears to be major damage to the airport’s road links.