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.
Gulf Air appointed Bjoern Naef acting CEO until a permanent successor for Andre Dose is found. Dose stepped down on Monday following a meeting with Gulf Air Chairman Mahmood Kooheji and alleged internal disputes over the ongoing company restructuring (DAILY, July 25).
MTU Aero Engines received EUR30 million (US$41 million) as compensation from Airbus for the delay in the A380's production ramp-up. The figure was revealed yesterday as part of the company's earnings release for the first half of the year. MTU's net profit increased by EUR10 million to EUR61 million (US$83.65 million) on EUR1.27 billion (US$1.74 billion) in sales. MTU expects a full-year net profit of EUR150 million (US$205.7 million). -JF
MTU Aero Engines CEO Udo Stark said yesterday it was becoming increasingly likely that the Engine Alliance will offer an engine for the Airbus A350. The powerplant could be a modified version of the GP7000 developed for the A380. MTU has received no signals from General Electric that it will develop its own engine for the aircraft after all. GE appears to be concerned that it could end up competing against itself -- as the exclusive engine provider on the Boeing 777-300ER.
