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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Austrian aerospace supplier FACC has been honored by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer as "Supplier of the Year" in the Aerostructures category for the third consecutive year. CEO Robert Machtlinger and Andreas Furthmayr accepted the award, presented to only ten companies worldwide, at a ceremony in São José dos Campos.
The Agency for Passenger and Passenger Rights (APF) looks back on a decade of successful work as the central statutory arbitration and enforcement body for rail, bus, ship, and air transport in Austria. In a comprehensive review of the 2025 financial year, the agency highlights its role as an unbureaucratic link between travelers and transport companies. Despite
The debate surrounding the Austrian air passenger tax has intensified following recent statements by Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. O'Leary threatened to withdraw capacity from Vienna Airport and cancel planned fleet investments if the federal government does not significantly reduce or abolish the ticket tax. SPÖ transport spokesperson Wolfgang Moitzi rejected these demands.
Vienna Airport has further strengthened its position as an international air traffic hub between Europe and Asia. On April 20, 2026, the first China Eastern Airlines flight from the Chinese metropolis of Xi'an landed on the Vienna runway. The new service will operate three times a week year-round. A [missing information - likely a specific aircraft type] will be used.
By May 1, 2026, Michael O'Leary, CEO of the Ryanair Group, expects the Austrian federal government to announce either the complete abolition of the controversial air passenger tax or significant cuts to the 2026/27 winter flight schedule from Austrian airports. Not only could flights from Vienna be affected, but flights to London from Linz are also at risk.
The Austrian air navigation service provider Austro Control is planning a far-reaching reform of departure routes at Graz-Thalerhof Airport. The aim of this project is to significantly shorten existing flight paths for departing aircraft in order to reduce fuel consumption and increase operational efficiency. Air traffic control anticipates technical advantages and a reduction in traffic congestion in southern areas.
A significant technological system change has been implemented in Lower Austria for the marking of wind turbines. The new Gnadendorf-Stronsdorf wind farm is the first to use the so-called demand-based night-time marking (BNK) system. This technology replaces the previously mandatory continuous red flashing lights, which served to ensure air traffic safety, with an intelligent control system. The warning lights on the wind turbines will remain in place in the future.
The results of the 2025/26 winter season at Innsbruck Airport underscore the robust state of Tyrol's aviation hub and its essential role in the regional tourism sector. Between December 2025 and Easter 2026, Austria's third-largest airport recorded a total of 684.068 passengers. These figures not only demonstrate the continued strength of the airport but also its vital role in the region's tourism industry.
The year 2008 was a turbulent year for Austria's southernmost province. Carinthia came into the international spotlight due to the 2008 European Football Championship: Klagenfurt was a host city, and several matches took place at the Wörthersee Stadium, featuring, among others, the national teams of Germany, Croatia, and Austria. In the same year,
Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national airline of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, will launch a new non-stop service between the Austrian capital, Vienna, and its home hub in Amman on June 24, 2026. The route to Queen Alia International Airport will be served four times a week, with flights operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
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