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.
Qantas Airways plans to decide before yearend whether to place another multi-billion-dollar aircraft order, reports Executive General Manager John Borghetti. Qantas is evaluating the Boeing 787-10, Airbus A350-1000 and additional A380s to cover the replacement of its existing 30-strong Boeing 747-400 fleet and accommodate growth.
A decision about Virgin Blue’s future majority owner is likely to be announced before the end of February, sources close to the negotiations told The DAILY. Australia’s second-largest airline is likely to end up in the hands of a financial investor, the sources say. They claim that the airline will not be sold to a strategic investor. The sources were not prepared to disclose the identity of the bidders, but said that three parties are still in the race. According to them, a final decision has not been made.
Europe’s low-fare airlines are starting to see increasing turmoil after years of speculation that their overabundance will lead to a shakeout as the contenders struggle for financial viability.
