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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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.
Vienna Airport is reinforcing its role as a cultural ambassador, once again transforming its most exclusive area into a contemporary art gallery. On February 25, 2026, the second edition of the VIP Terminal Art Lounge, titled "Fly & Float," was officially opened in the VIP Terminal. The exhibition presents works by...
The debate surrounding the competitiveness of Austria's aviation sector reached a new level of escalation on Wednesday. At the heart of the dispute is the demand for the immediate abolition of the air passenger tax, which currently amounts to €12 per passenger. While neighboring European countries such as Hungary, Italy, and Slovakia have already implemented similar measures, Austria's airline is demanding the immediate abolition of the air passenger tax.
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.
The ÖAMTC air rescue service has released its report on this year's semester break, which was once again one of the busiest periods of the year. Between January 31 and February 22, 2026, the Christophorus crews completed a total of 1.605 missions, averaging around 70 call-outs per day. In addition to the 18 year-round bases...
Austrian Airlines is responding to strong demand for flights to the Far East by increasing the frequency of its prestigious route between Vienna and Tokyo-Narita during the upcoming summer months. As reported by Aeroroutes.com, the Lufthansa subsidiary will offer daily flights to the Japanese capital during the core period from June 1st to August 31st, 2026.
A landmark decision by the Higher Regional Court of Vienna is currently sparking heated debate within the Austrian aviation industry and judiciary. At the heart of the legal dispute is the incident involving Austrian Airlines flight OS434 in June 2024, which became known as the "hail flight." On February 10, 2026, the court ordered the seizure of the flight data recorder and the...
The Austrian aviation industry is looking back on a record year. According to current figures from Statistics Austria, the country's six commercial airports – Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz and Klagenfurt – handled a total of 36,5 million passengers in 2025. This represents an increase of 2,8 percent compared to the previous year and marks the
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