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.
Airbus is adding three suppliers to its catalogue for the Airbus A350. Jamco America will offer its new premium business class seat “Journey.” It targets the long-haul business segment and can be installed in a six- or seven-abreast configuration. It is always forward facing and can be converted into a flat bed. EADS Sogerma will put its Equinox business class seat in the catalogue offering. Airbus says it can be turned into a flat bed, too, with its pitch similar to current products.
Panasonic Avionics has bought a majority stake in inflight telephony provider Aeromobile Communications. As part of the transaction, Aeromobile’s previous owner, Telenor, will remain on board as a minority shareholder. The deal was announced on the opening day of the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
Thales and China Electronics Technology Avionics (CETCA) are setting up a joint venture to develop inflight entertainment (IFE) products for the Comac C919 narrowbody currently under development. The agreement comes after more than two years of negotiations. Operations are expected to begin in the third quarter following regulatory approvals. Contracts were officially signed at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg on Tuesday.
