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.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will reenter the Australian market this December with a flight to Sydney, and is considering what arrangements it will make with local carriers.
Delta Air Lines has been named as one of the partners in a consortium proposing an alternative rescue plan for Japan’s Skymark Airlines. Aircraft lessor Intrepid Aviation, which is heading the bid, confirmed that Delta has been selected as an investor and partner. Industry observers expected Delta to be involved in Intrepid’s Skymark plans, and Delta confirmed in June that it had been approached.
Hawaiian has built up a significant presence in the Australia and New Zealand markets, with flights from multiple points to Honolulu and one-stop connections to the mainland U.S.
