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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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AIT's autonomous wheelchair revolutionizes passenger service at airports

A research team from the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, in collaboration with Klaxon Mobility GmbH, has developed an innovative solution for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM): an autonomous wheelchair that not only offers a new level of independence and safety, but is also intended to make airport processes significantly more efficient.

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“ON AIR” – One Year of Aviation Podcast with Peter Malanik

The podcast "#ON AIR – the Aviation Podcast," hosted by Peter Malanik, is celebrating its first anniversary. Since its launch in June 2024, the format has established itself as an information source for the aviation industry, covering a wide range of topics from technology to business and social aspects in over 50 episodes.

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Expert Forum Aviation 2025 in Linz: Regional Aviation in Focus

The Austrian aviation industry is eagerly awaiting the "Expert Forum Aviation 2025," which will take place on June 12 in Linz. Under the patronage of the umbrella organization Aviation Industry Austria (AI Austria), renowned experts from politics, business, and aviation will meet to discuss key issues concerning the future of regional aviation.

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Another drug discovery at Vienna Airport

During checks at Vienna-Schwechat Airport on Tuesday, another large quantity of cannabis was seized. Customs officials found 31 kilograms of the illegal substance in the luggage of a 11,3-year-old British citizen. The man was en route from Bangkok via Frankfurt to Newcastle in the UK when his suitcase was inspected. Following the discovery,

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FC Blau-Weiß Linz hosts business event at Linz Airport

The Blau-Weiß Linz football club invited its sponsors and partners to a special business event. The event took place on Tuesday evening at Linz Airport, where approximately 100 guests enjoyed a convivial evening overlooking the runway. After an introductory aperitif, Linz's Deputy Mayor Karin Hörzing and

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Eurest honored for outstanding services at Vienna Airport

As part of the "Vienna Airport Business Night" on May 27, 2025, companies at Vienna AirportCity were honored for their innovative strength, service quality, and professional expertise. The catering company Eurest excelled in all of the aforementioned areas and received the award in the "Best Service Provider" category. Eurest has been operating at Vienna Airport since 2021 and

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