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.
Etihad Airways’ expected investment in Jet Airways has the potential to fundamentally change India’s air transport industry. Struggling Indian carriers are hoping other foreign investors will follow. Several international airlines are showing an interest in Indian carriers, especially low-cost airlines, such as SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) is in talks with at least two Indian carriers.
With the move to the new Al-Makhtoum International Airport still far in the future, Dubai International is struggling to accommodate the escalating amount of traffic. The goal of allowing unlimited growth is at risk.
Turkish Airlines wants to expand its network to about 300 destinations and is searching for additional interim leases to continue growing, CEO Temel Kotil tells Aviation Week. Ataturk International Airport-based Turkish has a fleet of 202 aircraft flying to 217 destinations. The number of destinations is expected to rise to 250 by the end of this year. “We are not the largest airline in the world, but we go to many different places,” Kotil says.
