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.
Continental last week contributed $50 million to its defined benefit pension plans. The carrier said it has exceeded its minimum funding requirement for these plans.
Airlines are taking advantage of extended aircraft ranges to open up new city pairs, but these ultra-long-range flights are spurring fresh debate over pilot fatigue. A legal battle is looming as airlines try to block crew rest rules that the FAA believes are necessary for flights longer than 16 hr.
Jens Flottau (Frankfurt), Adrian Schofield (Washington)
The Oneworld alliance is facing a crucial hurdle this year that is likely to determine its long-term prospects, as the U.S. Transportation Dept. considers the third antitrust immunity application from British Airways and American Airlines. The two carriers are lobbying hard for their joint venture, but the U.S. regulatory process is presenting new complications.
