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.
Jetstar Airways is planning a cabin refresh for its fleet of Airbus A320s operating in the Australian and New Zealand markets, with the new design allowing an extra row of seats.
Australian flag carrier Qantas is forecasting another strong profit for its fiscal year through June 30, as international market conditions faced by the carrier improve.
Cathay already operates 14 -8Fs, having received the last of its current orders in August 2016. Three of this fleet are owned, with the other 11 operated under finance leases.
