He started his journalism career in 1992 as a freelance writer for Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Germany’s largest daily national newspaper and soon specialised in air transport. Jens joined Aviation Week and Aviation Daily in 2000 as one of the European correspondents. Later his role was expanded to cover international air transport. In 2013 he was named Managing Editor Commercial.
Jens frequently appears on radio and TV to comment on industry matters. In 2003, he received the Hugo Junkers Award of the German aviation press for his coverage of Fairchild Dornier’s bankruptcy. He was named the country’s top travel and air transport writer by the Travel Industry Club three times. Jens graduated from the Munich School of Journalism.
Financially troubled British regional airline Flybe is losing a key executive, as Andrew Knuckey, the airline’s chief financial officer (CFO), announced his resignation Monday. Knuckey will remain on board until a suitable successor has been hired, a statement from Flybe said.
Airbus has been quick to dismiss the merits of Boeing’s new 787-10 since its launch at the Paris air show in June, a sure sign that the European airframer considers the new aircraft a serious competitor. Another sure sign is this: Airbus plans to launch a new A350 version to go head to head with the -10.
Lufthansa’s CFO Simone Menne says Europe’s biggest airline currently sees “no softening of the trends,” as “forward bookings indicate further passenger growth.” The statement applies to the carrier’s long-haul business as well as European services, large parts of which were transferred to lower-cost subsidiary Germanwings on July 1.
