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.
ATR expects to place around 60 used ATR turboprops this year in what would be a significant increase over 2003, citing concerns about rising fuel costs as a critical factor. Used turboprops are becoming more prominent in light of high fuel prices, said ATR Senior VP-Commercial John Moore, because the aircraft burn 40% less fuel than comparably sized aircraft.
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) unveiled an optimistic traffic outlook ahead of today's annual general assembly in Vienna, but said yields are still depressed. Director General Mike Ambrose said the industry is "beginning to see some segments of the market trade up for better conditions." While he concedes that "nobody will pay the old business class fares," more customers have an eye towards good value.
