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.
Australia has signed a new air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that increases flights between the two countries, although the UAE carriers are far more likely to use the additional frequencies.
The 10-year plan is expected to be completed by the end of the year, Garuda CEO Arif Wibowo told Aviation Daily at the recent annual assembly of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.
