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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Salzburg Airport has presented its comprehensive flight schedule for the 2026 summer season, which includes a significant expansion of capacity and destinations. The focus is particularly on classic holiday destinations in the Mediterranean region and connections to international hubs. With partners such as Eurowings and Ryanair, the airport is increasing frequencies to Spain and...
The groundbreaking ceremony for Office Park 4 NEXT took place at Vienna Airport on Wednesday. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and airport board member Günther Ofner officially launched the project, which aims to further solidify AirportCity as a central business hub in the region. The construction project represents an investment of approximately 55 million euros.
The Vienna Airport Group started 2026 with a significant increase in passenger numbers. In January, passenger traffic across the entire group, which includes Vienna Airport as well as the airports in Malta and Kosice, rose by 5,0 percent to a total of approximately 2,56 million passengers. While the core Vienna hub saw 1,91 million passengers, the remaining 1.56 million passengers were also significantly affected.
Austrian Airlines, in cooperation with aircraft manufacturer Airbus and Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT), has fully implemented an innovative pilot training concept at its Vienna location. Since the end of 2025, the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets has been an integral part of the type rating for the Airbus A320 fleet. These headsets are supplied by...
Preparations for the 69th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett, the most prestigious event in international ballooning, are in full swing. With the announcement of the official list of participants, it is now certain that the World Championship, taking place from August 27th to September 5th, 2026 in Filzmoos, will reach historic proportions. A total of 29 balloon teams from 13 nations will compete.
The Slovak government has decided on a further 30% reduction in air traffic control fees to significantly boost air traffic and tourism at Bratislava Airport. This measure follows reductions in airport charges already implemented in 2025. As a result, the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has increased its presence at Bratislava Airport.
The ÖAMTC air rescue service is playing a central role in the medical safety concept for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. In cooperation with its South Tyrolean partner Aiut Alpin, the Austrian organization is providing one of a total of three specialized emergency medical helicopters for the major event. The helicopter is based in Bormio, one of the main venues for the Games.
The European aviation industry looks back on a turbulent but highly successful year for low-cost carriers in 2025. In this market environment, Wizz Air was able to consolidate its position through massive fleet expansion and targeted optimization of its operational processes. With over 68 million passengers carried and a significant improvement in punctuality, the company has achieved remarkable results.
Salzburg Airport is setting new standards in the care of passengers with physical disabilities. With the introduction of a state-of-the-art, fully electric boarding lift from Bulmor, the airport is investing in accessibility and safety on the apron. The new lift is the first of its kind in Austria and enables the so-called
Austria is preparing for a far-reaching restructuring of its asylum and border management processes. At the heart of these measures is the establishment of a specialized border terminal at Vienna-Schwechat Airport, scheduled to begin operations on June 12, 2026. This project serves the national implementation of the EU Global Compact for Asylum and Migration and was approved on May 5.
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