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 German Airlines is expected to kick off a competition soon for 100-seat regional jets, to replace aging equipment in service and expand its fleet. Lufthansa's regional jet plans have been in flux since it canceled an order for 60 Fairchild Dornier 728JETs. But now it is expected to move into high gear, according to industry officials. The carrier is likely to issue a request for proposals in the coming weeks, with a fleet decision to be announced in May or June.
The rapid increase in air travel demand appears to have passed its peak, and the airline industry must prepare for a deterioration of revenue growth, IATA Chief Economist Brian Pearce said this week. Yields are up industry-wide, but in Pearce's view the increases "are relatively small in comparison to what we have seen in the past." IATA expects international passenger traffic will increase 7.1% this year, but only 4.5% in 2006.
Air France and TAM Brazil are extending their existing partnership to destinations beyond the hubs on either end of their transatlantic routes, the two carriers said this week.
