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.
House Transportation Ranking Member John Mica (R-Fla.) last week renewed his attacks against the Airbus A380, claiming a new government report proves that the A380 will disrupt operations at U.S. airports -- an interpretation disputed by Airbus.
Japan Air Lines plans to boost flights on some of its major China and Vietnam routes in response to strong demand in these markets, the carrier said recently. From June 2, JAL will add an extra five weekly round-trips between Tokyo Narita and Beijing, increasing the frequency on this route to 19 flights a week. Tokyo-Guangzhou flights will be boosted from 11 to 13 weekly, beginning May 31.
Last week was a big one for Boeing in terms of aircraft sales, with the manufacturer announcing 43 new orders in the seven days through April 25. The largest order came from Air Canada, which boosted its 787 order by 23 aircraft (DAILY, April 25). Lessor Oak Hill Capital Partners ordered six 777 freighters, and SpiceJet signed a contract for 10 737-800s. Four unidentified 737 orders brought the total to 43.
