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
JAL plans a 1% boost in international flights for fiscal 2026, adding new routes, A350-1000s on key destinations, and expanded peak holiday services.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Pacific Island carrier Solomon Airlines named Matthew Findlay as its next CEO, replacing interim CEO Paul Abbott, who was appointed last June.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Korean Air is launching a court challenge against fines imposed by South Korean competition regulators in relation to its merger with Asiana.
Safety, Ops & Regulation