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.
Virgin Australia is preparing to reduce its regional aircraft fleet in an effort to improve the productivity of its domestic operation and solidify its return to profitability.
Virgin Australia reported an A$62.5 million ($43.8 million) net profit for the six months through Dec. 31, 2015, representing a turnaround from an A$47.8 million loss a year earlier.
U.S. regulators have approved the sale of a majority stake in Hawaiian turboprop operator Island Air. Two entities managed by local investment firm PacifiCap are buying a controlling interest from Ohana Airlines Holdings, owned by Larry Ellison. OAH will retain a non-controlling interest. Les Murashige, a previous president of Island Air, will return as president and CEO, taking over from current CEO David Pflieger. Rob Mauracher, another former Island Air CEO, will be chief operating officer.
