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.
Air Berlin’s shares soared by more than 21% on Friday after news became public of Etihad’s possible takeover plans (DAILY, Dec. 19). The Abu Dhabi-based airline has been looking at investing in the German carrier to be able to combine networks and get better access to the European air transport market, according to industry sources. However, no decision has been made so far, and the two airlines decline to comment on the matter.
Etihad Airways could acquire Europe’s third largest low-fare airline, Air Berlin, a move that would lead to an entirely new business model of airline combinations.
Brussels Airlines is reviving ideas to turn Brussels airport into an important hub now that the airline is a member of Star Alliance and has the benefit of Lufthansa as a major shareholder.
