Adrian Schofield

Auckland Bureau Chief

Auckland, New Zealand

Summary

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.

 

Articles

By Adrian Schofield
The carrier’s North American capacity exceeded 2019 levels, but international flying is returning more slowly.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Hawaiian Airlines is still only operating “a fraction” of its pre-pandemic capacity to Japan.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Indian aviation authorities have found Spicejet’s fleet to be safe to continue operations, following recent concerns about a series of aircraft technical issues.
Airlines & Lessors