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.
While the FAA and prime contractor Exelis have completed the baseline deployment for automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) stations across the U.S., additional stations are still being installed to enhance coverage.
Fiji Airways – formerly Air Pacific – has significantly expanded its reach into Europe and other key markets through an interline deal with Etihad Airways.
The Australian government has ended decades of prevarication by deciding that a second Sydney airport will be built in the city’s western suburbs, although many questions relating to investment still need to be answered. Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirmed that the airport will be built at the Badgerys Creek site that was considered the favorite among a handful of options. The government bought land for an airport at that site in the late 1980s, but political bickering since then has stalled the decision to build there.
