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.
Cathay Pacific has filed its first official objection to Jetstar’s attempt to set up a low-cost carrier in Hong Kong. While Cathay has made no secret of its opposition to Jetstar Hong Kong, it now has launched its counter-attack through the regulatory process. The Jetstar application for an air transport license was published in the Hong Kong government gazette on Aug. 23, which began the public comment period. Cathay says it has “filed a formal objection.”
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) renewal of a partnership between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand partnership grants some relief to conditions proposed in an earlier draft ruling. According to the ACCC, the two airlines can continue their joint venture on Australia-New Zealand routes through Oct. 31, 2018, a five-year extension on the current authorization.
