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
Japan Airlines (JAL) intends to use newly reconfigured widebody aircraft to improve its premium offering in the highly contested Japan–Hawaii market.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
More flight cancellations will be required—possibly about 10 per day, at least through the end of September.
MRO

By Adrian Schofield
While very few are profitable yet, the financial situation of Thai-based airlines is generally improving, allowing them to expand to meet growing demand.
Air Transport