Austria

This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Austria.

This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Austria, one of Aviation.Direct's two home bases. The latest information from Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz and  Klagenfurt You will always find the latest information in this section.

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Hermes Business Awards 2024 to be presented at the Vienna Hofburg

Am Freitagabend wurden in der Wiener Hofburg die Hermes-Wirtschaftspreise 2024 vergeben. Diese Auszeichnung ehrt Unternehmen in Österreich, die herausragende wirtschaftliche Leistungen erbringen. Vergeben wurden die Preise in acht Kategorien sowie in den Sonderkategorien Employer Branding und Klimaschutz. Der renommierte Titel „Entrepreneur des Jahres“ ging an Günther Ofner, Vorstand des Flughafens

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Drones deliver data for digital twins on Austrian highway for the first time

For the first time, the companies Hoffmann Consult and Bladescape in Austria are using new EU guidelines for collecting drone data on busy motorway sections. As part of the international project “DiTwin”, high-resolution drone images were taken on the A2 motorway, which are intended to form the basis for a digital twin of the road network. The aim of the project is to

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10th ABTA Business Travel Lounge celebrated at Salzburg Airport

Last week, the Austrian Business Travel Association (ABTA) celebrated an anniversary together with Salzburg Airport: The 10th Business Travel Lounge was celebrated with over 60 guests at the airport. In addition to a review of ABTA's past activities, high-ranking representatives from Lufthansa and ÖBB presented new developments in the

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Large emergency exercise at Innsbruck Airport

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, a comprehensive emergency exercise will be carried out at Innsbruck Airport with around 200 participants. In cooperation with the Innsbruck Red Cross and other emergency organizations, the exercise is intended to test the procedures after a simulated flight emergency. The care of passengers, relatives and crew members as well as the work

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Testfuchs: Austrian Airlines tests hydrogen energy

In order to meet the challenges of climate change, Austrian Airlines is relying on innovative technologies and continuous improvements in its operations. The focus is particularly on reducing CO₂ emissions, which will be further optimized through the use of hydrogen as an alternative energy source to support maintenance work at Vienna Airport.

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Aviation training: Safety through tailor-made training solutions

In today's aviation industry, safety and professionalism are essential. Especially in aviation, where every decision has to be made under high pressure and in critical situations, the training of the crew plays a central role. Tripl3 Sierra OG specializes in special training solutions for flight personnel in the field of business aviation.

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Austro Control offers insight into the profession of air traffic controller

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Austro Control offers interested people the opportunity to gain a detailed insight into the profession of air traffic controller. The recruiting day, which takes place in the Austro Control visitor center in Vienna, allows participants to get to know the various areas of air traffic control. Guided tours of the 360° tower simulator offer

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Graz Airport expands its gastronomic offer with snack machines

Graz Airport has expanded its service offering with four new snack machines from Café+Co, which are available 24 hours a day during the airport's opening hours. These machines offer drinks, snacks and light meals supplied by Austrian manufacturers such as Krainer Wurst. The new self-service area in the public area

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Summer 2025: Skyalps takes over Klagenfurt-Hannover

With the announcement of a new non-stop connection between Hanover and Klagenfurt for the summer of 2025, the Carinthian airport is taking a significant step towards connecting to the German market. From May 2025, the South Tyrolean boutique airline Sky Alps will offer direct flights from Hanover to Klagenfurt twice a week. This success is not only for

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