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.
Qantas is continuing to see a rapid rebound in its domestic network as more state borders open; the airline expects this will help prompt the beginnings of a financial recovery.
While Asia-Pacific airlines are in many regards suffering more severely than those in other regions, key industry officials still see some promising signs for international travel in this part of the world.
A potential hurdle for the proposed Korean Air-Asiana Airlines merger has been removed after the dismissal of a legal challenge that was filed against the deal.
