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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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.
The announced withdrawal of five Ryanair aircraft from Vienna-Schwechat Airport has sparked a heated debate about the economic climate in Austria. The Irish low-cost carrier is reducing its capacity by approximately one million seats in the upcoming summer flight schedule and canceling a total of nine routes. The company cites the international market situation as the primary reason for the closure.
Irish airline Ryanair is initiating a significant realignment of its operations in the Austrian market. As confirmed by management during a visit to Vienna, the number of flights offered in the upcoming summer schedule will be drastically reduced. A total of nine routes will be eliminated, resulting in a loss of approximately one million seats. The decision is
The Austrian aviation industry looks back on a successful 2025 financial year, characterized by a steady recovery and some record figures. As the Austrian Airports Association (AÖV) announced in its latest annual report, the country's six commercial airports – Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz, and Klagenfurt – produced a total of approximately 36,5 million aircraft.
China Eastern Airlines has announced renewed flights to Vienna, albeit with a modified strategy. The last attempt failed due to an intervention by Austrian Airlines at the Austrian Ministry of Transport. This time, however, AUA sees no competitive disadvantage for itself. China Eastern Airlines was actually supposed to have been serving Vienna-Schwechat Airport for almost two years now, but
Salzburg Airport will celebrate a historic milestone in its corporate history in 2026. Since its founding in 1926, the site has developed from a modest airfield into one of the most important transport hubs in the heart of Europe. To properly commemorate this anniversary, the airport company is hosting an event on June 20, 2026.
Vienna reached a new milestone in its history as a travel destination last year. With a total of 20.065.000 overnight stays in 2025, the prestigious mark of 20 million overnight stays was exceeded for the first time. This represents an increase of six percent compared to the previous year and marks the most successful year since the start of the statistical records.
The Austrian aviation industry is undergoing a structural change in the area of ground services at the beginning of 2026. ISS Austria, a long-standing market leader in integrated facility services, has transferred its entire aviation business to its former director, David Hiersche, in a management buyout. Effective January 1, 2026, the company will now operate under the name ISS Austria.
Vienna Airport has taken another step in its long-term strategy to improve quality and has presented its future catering partners for the Terminal 3 South extension. At a celebratory presentation in Vienna City Hall, airport board member Julian Jäger, together with Mayor Michael Ludwig and representatives of Vienna's restaurant scene, announced the future culinary offerings. Starting from
Vienna Airport is expanding its route network towards the Caucasus. From April 3, 2026, the airline FlyOne Armenia will commence regular direct flights between the Austrian capital and Yerevan. The airline, which is operating in the Austrian market for the first time, will use an Airbus A320 aircraft for this route. Initially
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