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 and Swiss International Air Lines both denied European press reports on plans for a takeover of the Swiss carrier. Zurich weekly Sonntagszeitung reported that Swiss Chairman Peter Bouw courted British Airways and Lufthansa about a possible investment in the struggling carrier. According to the paper, BA was not interested while Lufthansa appeared to be open for talks. Swiss lost almost CHF1 billion (US$719 million) in 2002 and is shrinking its fleet dramatically to try to stem the losses.
Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce are planning to set up a joint engine MRO venture in a move intended to reinforce the role of both players in the aeroengine aftermarket sector.
Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce are planning to set up a joint engine MRO venture in a move intended to reinforce the role of both players in the aeroengine aftermarket sector.
