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July 8, 2021

Despite Corona: More aircraft approved in Austria

Jan Gruber July 8, 2021 09:04

There was definitely less flying in the Corona year 2020, but the number of civil aircraft registered in Austria continued to increase. 3,4 percent more aircraft were registered in the Alpine republic year-on-year. The inventory included 1.328 motor aircraft (2019: 1.280), 236 rotary-wing aircraft (2019: 219), 85 ultralight aircraft (2019: 84), 165 motor gliders (2019: 167) and, unchanged, 1 water and amphibious vehicle. There were no unmanned aircraft in the reporting year. In addition, as in the previous year, 20 motor aircraft owned by the Republic of Austria (1 aircraft and 19 helicopters) were identified, according to a current analysis by Statistics Austria. The weight classes in Austria are made up as follows: Weight class A: single-engine up to 2.000 kg. Weight class B: single-engine more than 2.000 kg up to 5.700 kg. Weight class C: multi-engine up to 5.700 kg. Weight class D: single and multi-engine more than 5.700 kg up to 14.000 kg. Weight class E: multi-engine more than 14.000 kg up to 20.000 kg. Weight class F: multi-engine more than 20.000 kg. Development of the stock in Austria: Year ABCDEF Water and amphibious vehicles Unmanned aerial vehicles Rotary wing aircraft Ultralight aircraft Motor gliders Federal aircraft Federal helicopters Total 2020 661 21 140 63 29 414 1 – 236 85 165 1 19 1.835 2019 651 18 137 61 28 385 1 3 219 84 167 1 19 1.774 2018 647 15 135 57 27 372 1 – 208 90 166 1 15 1.734 2017 647 17 136 56 30 276 1 – 189 91 169 1 17 1.630 2016 647 14 130 59 31 213 1 2 175 89 174 1 17 1.553 Source: Statistics Austria.

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Again less cargo handling in Austria

Amely Mizzi July 8, 2021 08:32

Air freight volumes in Austria have been declining for several years. Unlike in other countries, the corona pandemic did not lead to a boom. Quite the opposite, as volumes continued to decline in the Alpine republic. This trend continued in the first quarter of 2021. While 2020 tonnes of freight were handled at Austrian commercial airports in the first three months of 53.635, the figure for the same period this year was just 49.793 tonnes. It can also be observed that all airports, with the exception of Linz, are struggling with declining figures. The Upper Austrian airport has been on the up in this segment for some time and is recording growth. Freight volumes in Austria Unit Domestic traffic Cross-border reception Cross-border Shipping Transit Total 1st quarter 2021 Tonnes 0 28.057 15.157 6.578 49.793 4th quarter 2020 Tonnes 0 27.656 15.325 7.468 50.450 3rd quarter 2020 Tonnes 2 23.204 13.070 8.173 44.448 2nd quarter 2020 Tonnes – 22.337 10.317 7.130 39.784 1st quarter 2020 Tonnes 2 26.440 20.168 7.024 53.635 Source: Statistics Austria.

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Lufthansa continues to rely on the Boeing 747-400

Jan Gruber July 8, 2021 08:06

In contrast to the Airbus A380 fleet, Lufthansa will definitely see a comeback for the Boeing 747-400. Germany's largest airline wants to gradually mothball the jumbo jets and operate them at least until 2023. The company confirmed that the eight Boeing 747-400s will be put back into scheduled service. Twin-jet Boeing 2023s will serve as replacements from 777. Until then, the four-jets should still serve well. According to Lufthansa, the phase-out of the 747-400 is to start in 2023. This means that the crane is taking a different path, as many airlines are currently getting rid of their four-jets. Lufthansa, for example, is taking certain Airbus A340s out of service and CEO Carsten Spohr considers the re-use of the A380 fleet to be "extremely unlikely". The Boeing 747-400 is also to be used again in transatlantic traffic. The model will also gradually become visible again in India. The intention is for this model to be phased out gradually and for the partial fleet to be largely reactivated by around December 2021. However, the actual implementation depends on the further development of the corona pandemic, which cannot be predicted.

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Lockdowns: Qantas boss Joyce is fed up

Jan Gruber July 8, 2021 07:32

Qantas boss Alan Joyce is slowly losing his understanding of border closures and lockdowns in Australia. He is now publicly calling for the measures to be lifted. The airline is thus reacting to the new lockdowns that have been imposed in various Australian cities. The southern continent's borders have been largely closed since March 2020. There are only a few exceptions from which Qantas' international air traffic could benefit. Accordingly, flight operations are largely at a standstill. Joyce denounces the behavior of the authorities: they are sending entire metropolises into lockdown "because of one or two Covid cases". In his opinion, this is "disproportionate". Australia and its neighboring country New Zealand have been causing a stir since the beginning of the corona pandemic with some of their tough measures. Due to the season, new infections are rising again and entire regions are being placed under lockdown because - from a European perspective - there are fewer cases. The exit restrictions are much stricter in some places than in Europe.

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Portugal collects climate tax

Jan Gruber July 8, 2021 07:00

Portugal is now asking all passengers to pay two euros "for the climate". The country introduced a so-called carbon dioxide tax. This must be paid by all departing passengers and must be collected by the airlines when booking the flight. The introduction of such a tax had been discussed for some time, but it was introduced almost quietly on July 1, 2021. Tickets booked before this date are exempt. Two euros must be paid regardless of the length of the flight. The "collection" is carried out by the airlines, which must pay on the fifth of the following month. A report must also be submitted to the aviation authority. What exactly happens with the tax revenue is not so transparent. Although it is said that it should be invested in climate-friendly mobility, this is a rather vague term. While the new tax will hardly be noticeable on long-haul flights, Ryanair tickets, which are often offered in the single-digit euro range, could well become more expensive.

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