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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The airline Easyjet has presented its winter flight schedule 2025/2026, significantly expanding its offer for travellers from Austria. New flights include flights between Milan-Linate and Vienna as well as Salzburg and Southend. With over 1.000 non-stop flights to 12 destinations in Europe, passengers from Innsbruck, Salzburg and Vienna will benefit from an even more
The aviation world is eagerly awaiting the upcoming launch of the Bombardier Global 8000, which is expected in the second half of 2025. This aircraft is not only seen as the flagship of a new era in business jets, but is also expected to be the fastest and longest-range of its kind.
The low-cost airline Ryanair will reduce the number of aircraft stationed in Vienna to 2025 aircraft in the 18 summer flight schedule. Salerno will be added as another destination from the Austrian capital at the end of March 2025. Ryanair DAC itself does not have any aircraft stationed in Vienna. These are operated by its sister companies Malta Air, Buzz
In 2024, the Austrian aviation industry experienced strong growth, which was mainly characterized by the increase in passenger numbers and air freight volumes. A total of around 35,5 million passengers were counted at the six Austrian commercial airports, which corresponds to an increase of 7 percent compared to the previous year. Air freight also recorded
Salzburg Airport looks back on a successful year in 2024, in which the number of passengers exceeded the 1,7 million mark. An increase of 10,7 percent compared to the previous year, which confirms a clear upward trend. The figures from last year show that the airport is on a promising recovery path and the effects of the
The Relay Shop at Salzburg Airport has expanded its sales area by 36 square meters and now offers a total of around 143 square meters for a diverse range of products. The renovation work was successfully completed on December 13, 2024. Ursula Fürnhammer, CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail, explained: “We are very pleased to be expanding our shop area by around 36
Wizz Air and Salzburg have a long history together, marked by an extremely short guest appearance in 2020 and many announcements that were ultimately not implemented. It was all the more surprising that Wizz Air then added London (Luton), Bucharest (Otopeni) and Skopje. But this will soon be over too.
For many families, Christmas Eve is a day full of anticipation and traditions. One of these traditions, which has had a permanent place in Salzburg's events calendar for almost 35 years, is the family festival at Salzburg Airport. On December 24, the Amadeus Terminal 2 shines in Christmas splendor and offers a unique mix of
Salzburg Airport is now providing eight fully electric Ground Power Units (GPUs) to supply aircraft on the ground with electricity. The devices, rented from HiSERV, enable the on-board electronics and air conditioning systems to be supplied without the engines running. This ensures a flexible power supply, especially in the winter season. With this measure, the airport is implementing
The regional bus line 270, which was first introduced in 2024, will also connect travellers between Eben im Pongau and Salzburg Airport in the coming winter season. The line, which was set up specifically to relieve the traffic situation during the tunnel renovations on the A10 Tauern motorway, offers an important alternative for winter guests and commuters. The
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