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.
Airbus Commercial Aircraft President Fabrice Bregier hinted that he wants to see major concessions from Bombardier C Series suppliers once the aircraft program is under Airbus control.
Eurowings CEO Thorsten Dirks says the airline expects a rough winter season as it tries to deal with the fallout of the Air Berlin bankruptcy and the integration of 81 additional aircraft.
