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
Asia-Pacific airlines face rising costs in 2026 despite strong 2025 profits, with fuel spending and inflation impacting profitability.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cebu Pacific Air plans to deploy Starlink connectivity across its fleet starting in 2027 for passenger Wi-Fi and operational communications.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Adrian Schofield
Lessors have applied to Indian regulators to repossess four Boeing 737-8s from LCC SpiceJet.
Airlines & Lessors