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.
Qantas reported falling profits in its international operation for the six months through Dec. 31, 2018, but the airline predicts competitive and cost pressure in the international market will ease this year.
South Korean LCC Aero K aims to launch operations later in 2019 if it wins approval during the government’s upcoming selection process for start-up airlines.
