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 Berlin is suing Berlin Airports for damages following multiple delays in the opening of the city’s new airport. The airline says it has tried to come to an agreement with the airport operator during months of negotiations, but that it became increasingly clear an out-of-court settlement would not be possible. Air Berlin claims it has had to deal with millions more in additional costs because of the delay.
Air Algerie President and CEO Mohamed Salah Boultif says he sees big potential for another major hub in North Africa as economies grow and countries recover in the aftermath of the Arab Spring revolutions.
