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 France-KLM is expanding its existing alliance with Gol, investing €100 million ($137 million) in the Brazilian carrier, including $52 million in a 1.5% stake in the carrier. The transaction strengthens Gol’s ties with important Skyteam members, but it does not necessarily mean the airline will become an alliance member in the short term. In fact, Gol itself has indicated that it sees that option as a more medium-term possibility, if at all. Delta bought a 3% stake in the carrier in late 2011 for $100 million.
Turkish leisure airline Sun Express has placed an order for up to 50 Boeing 737s. The deal includes firm commitments for 25 737-800s and 15 737-8 MAX aircraft, plus an additional 10 MAX options.
