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
India has confirmed several changes to its aviation regulations, including doubling the validity period of some pilots’ licenses.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
“The sudden suspension of MYAirline’s operation … without prior notification to [the regulator] raises serious concerns,” the Malaysian authorities say.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
A new ruling by an Indian ministry is expected to give lessors more confidence in placing aircraft in this market.
Safety, Ops & Regulation