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.
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The Australian government approved Melbourne Airport’s plan to build a third runway, although the airport must undertake a range of noise mitigation measures.
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka says that reducing the airline's commitment to the 737-10 will “ensure we have a steady pipeline of aircraft coming in.”
