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
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has confirmed its intention to operate at the new Western Sydney International Airport, which is expected to begin flights in 2026.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Canberra has released a new white paper describing long-term policy aims for the aviation sector, including the establishment of an aviation ombudsman.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Airlines says it will “temporarily reduce” its network from now until December on the heels of service disruptions, including delays and turnbacks.
Airlines & Lessors