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’s competition watchdog has approved a closer partnership between Qantas and China Eastern Airlines, reversing an earlier draft ruling that denied the application.
The carrier has placed an initial order for eight 787-9s: Four of the aircraft will be delivered in its fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and the other four will join the fleet in 2018.
