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
New Zealand has agreed to open a quarantine-free travel bubble with the Cook Islands, prompting Air New Zealand to ramp up flights to the popular leisure destination of Rarotonga.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
LCC startup Super Air Jet, which has links to the Lion Air Group, is preparing to begin operations in Indonesia in 2021.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The plan by Japan Airlines (JAL) to buy a controlling stake in Spring Airlines Japan further highlights how the Japanese majors are increasing their
Airlines & Lessors