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 Malaysian stock exchange approved the carrier’s suspension request, which will start at 9 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m., “pending the release of a material announcement.”

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas has said that it will only confirm its 50 options and purchase rights for 787-9s after its international unit returns to profitability.

By Adrian Schofield
JAL signed a letter of intent with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. in August, and has now placed orders. The aircraft are due to be delivered beginning in 2021.