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.
Lufthansa is moving closer toward integrating Brussels Airlines into the Eurowings Group as the low-cost affiliate works to set up management structures.
Iran Air continues to place large aircraft orders, signing a commitment for up to 40 ATR turboprops. The contract, currently a memorandum of understanding, covers firm commitments for 20 ATR 72-600s, plus 20 options.
