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.
The Air France/KLM Group yesterday revealed it has ordered nine Boeing 777-300ERs and seven 737-700s, and the carriers highlighted that this is the first time they have ordered aircraft at group level.
Airbus' top salesman yesterday predicted the manufacturer will achieve at least 600 orders this year, as Airbus announced a slew of A330 orders on the second day of the Paris Air Show.
A huge order from International Lease Finance Corp. yesterday gave Boeing yet another boost for its 787 program as the manufacturer admitted the strong early demand for the 787-8 and -9 variants has caused it to push back slightly the introduction date for -10.
