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 is one of many that have been forced to ground some of their A321neos due to long-term servicing backlogs for P&W geared turbofan engines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Spirit Air has reached an agreement to order the Britten-Norman turboprops it will use to establish its planned commuter airline network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Newly launched Indian LCC Akasa Air continues to make rapid progress in building its narrowbody fleet.
Airlines & Lessors