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.
Some other major Asian carriers have also seen cargo yields and load factors drop in the second quarter, a worrying sign in a region where cargo is a relatively large part of airline operations.
Following the recent completion of formal consultations with Sydney Airport Corporation, the government will issue a notice of intention—essentially a contract proposal—covering the development and operation of the new facility to be located west of Sydney.
