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.
Yemenia ordered two Airbus A330-200s for delivery in 2004. International Lease Finance Corp. is understood to be the aircraft lessor, but no further details were available. -JF
German charter and low-fare airline Air Berlin has taken delivery of two more Boeing 737-700s, powered by CFM56-7B engines. The aircraft are used primarily on the low-fare scheduled network "CityShuttle" and are on medium-term leases from Boullioun Aviation Services. The deal is the fifth Boullioun has inked with Air Berlin since 2001. Air Berlin last took delivery of a 737-800 from the company in February.
Texas Pacific Group "never planned to fund a British Airways investment" by rival Virgin Atlantic, a company spokesman said. In connection with recent talks about a possible Virgin Atlantic/BMI British Midland tie-up, Virgin earlier said it had looked at a possible takeover of its bigger competitor BA, but then opted for the "easier option," BMI (DAILY, May 28). -JF
