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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The Austrian aviation industry recorded a significant increase in passenger numbers in 2024. According to the Austrian Airports Association (AÖV), a total of 35,5 million passengers were handled at the country's six commercial airports, an increase of 7% over the previous year. This development underlines the importance of regional airports for the economic and
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Carinthia's first AI-supported dating event will take place at Klagenfurt Airport. Organized by marketing expert Martina Sottovia, known as the "Love Angel of Carinthia," the event aims to bring singles aged 25 to 45 together. By using a special algorithm, suitable partners will be found in advance.
The ÖAMTC air rescue service recorded a high frequency of operations during the 2024 semester break, which underlines the importance of its work for emergency care in Austria. Despite a winter with little snow and sometimes difficult runway conditions, the crews of the 18 emergency medical helicopters were heavily challenged to help people in need. Between 1 and 23 February,
Austrian Airlines is expanding the range of uses of the Turbopops it has leased, including crews, and is using ATR 72 aircraft leased from Braathens Regional Airlines on nine routes from Vienna and one from Linz in the upcoming summer flight schedule. The aircraft will be used on the Vienna-Leipzig/Halle and Linz-Frankfurt routes, among others. The ATR
The low-cost airline Ryanair will reduce the number of aircraft stationed in Vienna to 2025 aircraft in the 18 summer flight schedule. Salerno will be added as another destination from the Austrian capital at the end of March 2025. Ryanair DAC itself does not have any aircraft stationed in Vienna. These are operated by its sister companies Malta Air, Buzz
Klagenfurt Airport will also be taking part in the international tourism trade fair “Alpe-Adria Fair” in Ljubljana in 2025, which will take place from January 29 to February 1. After a successful premiere last year, the airport is once again using the event to present itself as an alternative for Slovenian travelers. The fair is considered an important industry meeting
After a period of challenges, Klagenfurt Airport has ambitious plans to boost passenger traffic again in 2025. With an expanded route network, new destinations and extensive investments in infrastructure, the airport wants to establish itself as an important hub for tourism and the economy in the region. Klagenfurt Airport has
In 2024, the Austrian aviation industry experienced strong growth, which was mainly characterized by the increase in passenger numbers and air freight volumes. A total of around 35,5 million passengers were counted at the six Austrian commercial airports, which corresponds to an increase of 7 percent compared to the previous year. Air freight also recorded
Austria is a winter sports paradise and attracts millions of ski tourists to the country every year. The states of Tyrol and Salzburg immediately spring to mind, but Vorarlberg, Carinthia and Styria also have a lot to offer. Olympic champions such as Benni Raich, Marcel Hirscher and Hermann Maier are well known to everyone.
The Carinthian tour operator Springer Reisen will also offer direct flights from Klagenfurt to the Greek island of Paros in summer 2025. The connection, which will be operated once a week between May 24 and October 4, 2025 by the airline Avantiair with a Dash8-Q400, enables an uncomplicated journey to the popular Cycladic island.
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