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.
Ryanair increased its fuel hedging position from 75% to 90% for the September-March period, CEO Michael O'Leary said yesterday. The airline hedged fuel at $47/barrel, reversing an earlier strategy. "If oil stays at $60, then our fuel bill will be higher for 2006, but it will have much bigger effect on our competitors," he said.
Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport must pay EUR1.5 million (US$1.8 million) to Asiana Airlines to compensate for serious damage incurred during the taxi of a Boeing 747-400. The aircraft was damaged on the underside of the fuselage by loose parts. In the following lawsuit, Fraport unsuccessfully argued that the aircraft's taxi speed was excessive. -JF
