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.
Andrus Aljas resigned as CEO of Estonian Air on Monday. In a statement, he said that “my five years in Estonian Air have included both periods of growth as well as the recession, bringing extremely challenging times for the entire aviation sector.
At least two potential bidders are interested in state-owned TAP Portugal. Both TAM Brazil and International Airlines Group (IAG)—comprised of British Airways and Iberia—are understood to be preparing offers for the carrier, but the process is likely to drag on for several months.
International Airline Group (IAG)–made up of British Airways and Iberia—believes it can reach “significant growth” in operating profit this year despite the negative effects of the crisis in Japan and North Africa, as well as rising fuel costs.
