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.
Air Tahiti Nui (ATN) is preparing for a major upgrade of its long-haul international fleet, when it will begin the replacement of its Airbus A340s with Boeing 787-9s.
Qantas Airways has revealed more about how it will use its second wave of Boeing 787-9 deliveries, hinting at the possibility of launching new routes to North America.
