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
Following on the heels of its recent long-haul expansion, Cebu Pacific is taking steps to improve its short-haul network by boosting its Airbus A320

By Adrian Schofield
Long-haul, low-cost carrier (LCC) AirAsia X (AAX) says it is succeeding in keeping its planes relatively full, despite weakening demand and a dramatic

By Adrian Schofield
As part of a major overhaul of its regional operations, Air New Zealand plans to retire its 19-seater fleet and bring in additional larger turboprops