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
The carrier has 50 options and purchase rights for 787-9s, and has often stated that certain conditions must be met before these can be exercised.

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand is set to make further progress in its fleet-modernization efforts this year, buoyed by another strong financial performance.

By Adrian Schofield
Fiji Airways, bolstered by record profits in 2014, is preparing to expand its fleet and network this year, adding a fourth Airbus A330 and a fourth Boeing 737-800.
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