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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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Public prosecutor's office investigates investor Franz Peter Orasch in Klagenfurt Airport case

The Klagenfurt Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against Carinthian investor Franz Peter Orasch and four other individuals on suspicion of breach of trust in connection with the operation of Klagenfurt Airport. These comprehensive investigations were triggered by a detailed report by the Carinthian State Audit Office, which revealed possible hidden profit distributions and excessive payments.

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Regional airports as the key to success: First aviation expert forum in Linz

The first Aviation Expert Forum of Aviation Industry Austria (AIA), the umbrella organization of the Austrian aviation industry, took place yesterday, June 12, 2025, at Linz Airport and provided a platform for intensive discussions and diverse expert opinions. Over 80 invited guests from the fields of politics, business, aviation, and tourism gathered to discuss the

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Austrian Business Travel Association strengthens board with two new additions

The Austrian Business Travel Association (ABTA), the association of the Austrian business travel industry, has expanded its board with the addition of Kirsten Hauft-Tulic (Strategic Purchaser Mobility & Travel Services, Fronius International GmbH) and Michael Glück (Director of Operations and authorized signatory at BTU Business Travel Unlimited). This reinforcement is intended to further strengthen the association's work.

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Vienna Lounge at Vienna Airport named best lounge in Europe

The Vienna Lounge at Vienna Airport has once again been honored for its outstanding service quality. On June 5, 2025, it was awarded the prestigious Priority Pass Excellence Award as "Lounge of the Year – Europe Winner." This award, based on over 781.000 member reviews, confirms the Vienna Lounge as the best

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Graz: Smell of smoke on board forces Easyjet A319 to make emergency landing

A scheduled flight operated by the Austrian airline Easyjet Europe from Budapest to Lyon was abruptly interrupted on June 5, 2025, when the crew reported the smell of smoke in the cabin. The aircraft, an Airbus A319 with the Austrian registration OE-LQS, was subsequently forced to make an unscheduled landing at Graz Airport. The incident, which killed 143 passengers,

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New non-stop connection: Pegasus Airlines connects Graz with Istanbul

Turkish low-cost airline Pegasus Airlines has launched a new non-stop service between the Styrian capital of Graz and Istanbul, Turkey's cultural capital. The flights will be offered three times a week, on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This new route is intended to offer travelers greater choice and improved connections to Pegasus' extensive route network.

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