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’s board of directors plans to meet Tuesday to discuss major orders for about 100 long-haul aircraft, although it is unclear if a decision will be made and when it will be announced. The group is evaluating the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787. CEO Pierre-Henri Gourgeon has indicated that Air France-KLM will likely split the order between the two manufacturers, much like American Airlines has done in the case of its 460-aircraft order for A320s and Boeing 737s.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is introducing Duesseldorf as its third destination in Germany. The carrier, which is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will offer four weekly flights from its hub in Abu Dhabi, UAE, starting Dec. 16.
Paul Gregorowitsch was named as the new chief commercial officer at Air Berlin on Tuesday. The 55-year-old will take over his new post in September and will be in charge of sales and network. With the appointment of Gregorowitsch, Air Berlin is expanding its executive board from three to four members.
