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.
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has reached a tentative deal to lease six used Airbus A330-200s, which it will use to upgauge some narrowbody aircraft routes.
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a partnership agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL), signaling the end of Hawaiian’s existing relationship with All Nippon Airways (ANA).
Luxon explains how culture drives Air New Zealand. The carrier benchmarks itself against high-performing companies in other sectors, not other airlines.
