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.
Virgin Atlantic’s two shareholders are likely rigorously searching for new investors, as both the Virgin Group and Singapore Airlines appear to be willing to sell their interest in the beset British airline.
LES MUREAUX, France — EADS expects 2011 results to be roughly on par with 2010 because of continued financial headwind, with the goal of seeing profitability increase starting in 2012.
Guenter Butschek was named Airbus’ new head of operations. The 50-year old executive is replacing Gerald Weber who is leaving the aircraft manufacturer. The change becomes effective on March 1. Butschek joins Airbus from Daimler AG, where he is currently serving as president and CEO of Beijing Benz Automotive Co., a joint venture of Daimler AG and Bejing Automotive Industrial Holding. Butschek will also be a member of Airbus’ Executive Committee and chairman of the Board of Management of Airbus Germany.
