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
Virgin Australia has said the partnership will allow it to launch flights to Hong Kong and, later, to China, in cooperation with HNA carriers.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
The airline told its employees the cuts will apply to middle and senior management levels at its Hong Kong headquarters. It is not yet known how many positions will be lost.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific has blamed increasing competition from direct flights to mainland China as a major factor in its first full-year net loss since 2008.
Airlines & Lessors