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 state of Upper Austria and the city of Linz have initiated official negotiations regarding a restructuring of ownership at Linz Airport. The talks focus on the potential acquisition of the city's 50 percent stake by the state. This would allow the airport to become wholly owned by the state. This step follows
Linz Airport is launching a portfolio expansion for the 2026 summer season. A key element of the new strategy is the daily connection to the global hub of Frankfurt am Main, which will commence on March 29. The Danish airline DAT (Danish Air Transport) will operate this service using an ATR72 aircraft permanently based in Linz.
An unusual legal incident caused a stir at Linz-Hörsching Airport and disrupted the operational routine of the Irish airline Ryanair. Due to a compensation payment that had been outstanding for almost two years, a state bailiff felt compelled to affix a seizure sticker, colloquially known as a "cuckoo sticker," directly to one of the company's aircraft.
Linz Airport is setting the course for a comprehensive personnel and strategic transformation. Following an intensive selection process involving a total of 111 applicants, Jörg Ebbighausen has been confirmed as the future Managing Director of the Upper Austrian airport. The decision, which was officially finalized at the end of February 2026, provides for a smooth transition: The current Managing Director will assume the role of Managing Director.
Linz-Hörsching Airport is facing a significant change in its cargo business. From the end of March 2026, Turkish Airlines will withdraw its weekly cargo flights from the Upper Austrian location. This will result in the airport losing up to a quarter of its regular air freight connections, which will have a direct impact on landing fee revenue. While the
Linz Airport will once again have a direct connection to the international air traffic hub Frankfurt from the end of March 2026. The Danish airline Danish Air Transport (DAT) will take over the strategically important route and plans to increase the frequency to up to 17 weekly flights after an initial operating phase. This is to ensure the profitability of the connection.
Austrian aerospace supplier FACC has secured a significant order from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. As announced during a presentation on February 24, 2026, FACC will develop and produce key interior components for the new Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E business jet models. The collaboration includes the manufacturing of cabin linings, monuments, and other components.
From March 29, 2026, Linz Airport will once again be connected to the international hub of Frankfurt. The Danish airline Danish Air Transport (DAT) will take over this strategically important route, thus ensuring direct access to one of Europe's most important air traffic hubs. The state of Upper Austria is providing subsidies for this.
The Upper Austrian aviation group FACC AG has presented record figures for the past fiscal year 2025 and is approaching the billion-euro mark in revenue. With revenue of 984,4 million euros, the company recorded an increase of 11,3 percent compared to the previous year. The increase in operating profit (EBIT) was particularly significant.
After months of inactivity and the loss of direct access to international air traffic, the strategically important Linz-Frankfurt route is returning. From March 29, 2026, the Danish airline DAT (Danish Air Transport) will take over operations, thus filling the gap left by Austrian Airlines' withdrawal.
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