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.
Alaska Air Group is in talks to reduce the number of Airbus A321neos it is due to receive following its acquisition of Virgin America, although longer-term fleet decisions are yet to be revealed.
Qatar Airways is already planning a major expansion of its Australian services, in anticipation of a new bilateral aviation agreement which is expected to ease restrictions in that market.
