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.
Boeing recently considered stopping 747 production but may leave the line open as demand for the type has picked up in recent months, Boeing Commercial CEO Alan Mulally said at the Paris Air Show, and the company is evaluating the launch of an advanced model.
Several Airbus narrow and widebody programs won a strong vote of confidence yesterday when the manufacturer won multiple orders from airlines and lessors from around the world. The day was highlighted by a letter of intent from GE Commercial Aviation Services for the A350, representing the first LOI from a large lessor for either the A350 or the competing Boeing 787. Airbus also added to its A380 orderbook after India's domestic start-up Kingfisher Airlines surprised some with a new order that includes five A380s.
Airbus plans record airliner production for 2005 and 2006 backed by strong market demand. "The market is picking up," Airbus CEO Noel Forgeard said on the sidelines of the Paris Air Show. He expects the airframer to deliver more than 360 aircraft this year, up from 320 in 2004. The manufacturer plans to deliver more than 400 jets in 2006, producing 30 A320 series and eight A330/340 series aircraft per month from March 2006 onward.
