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July 25, 2025

Austria: Summer travel reaches peak – massive traffic jams expected

Stephen Steiner July 25, 2025 11:00

With the start of the summer holidays in several German federal states, travel traffic on the transit routes in Austria heading south will reach its peak. The ÖAMTC and ARBÖ are warning of massive traffic jams and delays, especially this coming weekend. Travelers from almost all German federal states, as well as from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Scandinavia, will place additional strain on Austria's main connections. Alfred Obermayr, traffic expert at the ÖAMTC, advises travelers with flexible travel times to avoid Saturdays for departure. Those without this option should start their vacation either very early or late in the afternoon to avoid the heaviest traffic. The most severely affected routes include the Westautobahn (A1) in the greater Salzburg area, the Pyhrnautobahn (A9) with its tunnel sections and border crossings, the Tauernautobahn (A10) in the Salzburg area and before the tunnels, the Karawanksautobahn (A11) before the tunnel, and the Brennerautobahn (A13) along its entire length. The Fernpass road (B179) in Tyrol and the motorways in neighboring countries, such as the Große Deutsches Eck and the South Tyrolean Brenner motorway, will also be very busy. To assist those affected by traffic jams, the ÖAMTC will deploy its traffic congestion advisor, Florian Thaler, on Saturday on the Tauern motorway (A10) between Walserberg and St. Michael im Lungau. He can provide on-site assistance in the event of minor breakdowns to avoid longer traffic jams. Both automobile clubs also urgently remind everyone to form an emergency lane, as accidents frequently occur in heavy traffic, and free access for emergency services can save lives. In addition to general holiday travel, two major events will take place next Saturday, July 26th, in

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Lauda Europe is looking for new pilots for its subsidiary Lauda Europe

Jan Gruber July 25, 2025 10:01

The Ryanair Group, a leading European aviation group, announced on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the opening of up to 20 new pilot positions at its European bases. The company is seeking A320 Direct Entry pilots specifically for its subsidiary Lauda Europe. This recruitment drive is part of the Group's comprehensive growth strategy, which aims to achieve 2034 million passengers and a fleet of 300 aircraft by 800. Ryanair is already a major player in European air transport, with annual passenger traffic exceeding 200 million and 3.600 daily flights on a comprehensive network of 2.600 routes. The newly advertised positions are intended to support the company's ambitious expansion goals and further strengthen the Group's operational capacity. According to the company, the positions at Lauda Europe offer the opportunity for a career in aviation with the prospect of rapid advancement based on performance. To provide interested applicants with comprehensive information about the positions, Lauda held a recruitment event on Wednesday, July 30, at the Canopy by Hilton Hotel in the center of Zagreb. Attendees had the opportunity to meet the Pilot Recruitment and Flight Operations teams. Comprehensive information was provided about working conditions at Lauda Europe, including a 5-day on/4-day off schedule, attractive compensation packages, local direct contracts, and a choice of bases. Excellent career opportunities and travel benefits within the Ryanair Group, as well as training programs, were also highlighted. Mark Duffy, Talent Director at Ryanair, commented on the initiative: "We are delighted to launch a major recruitment drive for A320 Direct Entry pilots for our subsidiary

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GetJet Aviation Holdings reports strong financial results and plans to further expand technical capabilities

Jan Gruber July 25, 2025 09:02

The international aviation services group GetJet Aviation Holdings, headquartered in Lithuania, has announced its financial results for the 2024 fiscal year. The holding company achieved a net profit of €25,4 million, with total revenues of €184,3 million across all group companies. GetJet thus asserts itself as one of the world's most profitable providers in the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) and aircraft maintenance sectors. Darius Viltrakis, CEO of GetJet Aviation Holdings, described 2024 as a period of strategic consolidation. He emphasized that the company has significantly expanded its activities in aviation asset management, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), and component trading, as well as strengthened its internal technical capabilities. The presented financial results confirm the effectiveness of the strategic direction, as demonstrated by greater operational diversification, improved financial stability, and increasing synergies between business units. GetJet Aviation Holdings operates through several key entities, including the Lithuania-based ACMI and charter airline GetJet Airlines with offices in Latvia and Malta (GetJet Airlines Latvia, Airhub Airlines Ltd.), the aircraft maintenance and asset management service provider Airhub Aviation, and the training center Airhub Training (UAB Airhub). This structure positions GetJet Aviation Holdings as a vertically integrated aviation group, covering all core segments from ACMI operations to aviation training. Aircraft maintenance remains a strategic focus of the holding company's long-term growth strategy. In the face of a narrowing global MRO market, investing in technical autonomy enables GetJet to maintain operational efficiency and remain resilient to market fluctuations. In March 2025, GetJet Airlines secured a 40-year lease agreement with Lithuanian airports for a site at Vilnius International Airport.

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Plane crash in Russia's Far East: Angara An-24 crashed

Amely Mizzi July 25, 2025 08:36

An Antonov An-24 passenger plane belonging to Angara Airlines has crashed in the Russian Far East. The Russian Civil Defense confirmed this in a brief statement. According to media reports, air traffic control lost contact with scheduled flight 2311, which was en route from Khabarovsk to Tynda, shortly before its scheduled landing. According to initial reports from local authorities, there were 49 people on board the ill-fated aircraft – 43 passengers and six crew members. There was initially no reliable information about the fate of the passengers, i.e. possible fatalities or injuries, which increases concern about the incident. The flight path and disappearance from radar Angara Airlines Flight 2311 had taken off from Khabarovsk, a large city in the Russian Far East near the Chinese border. The destination was Tynda, a city also located in this remote region and a major transport hub, particularly on the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM). The route is considered a routine flight for regional airlines in this vast area, which is often characterized by difficult terrain and changeable weather. According to reports from the TASS news agency, the An-24 disappeared from radar shortly before landing in Tynda. Loss of radar contact in the final phase of a flight is a critical moment that triggers immediate alerts. Air traffic control immediately attempted to reestablish contact with the aircraft, but without success. Such situations indicate a sudden and serious malfunction that left the pilots unable to issue an emergency message or initiate a controlled landing. The exact circumstances of the disappearance and crash are the subject of intensive investigation.

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Swiss will resume flights to Tel Aviv at the end of September 2025

Belinda Borg July 25, 2025 08:08

The Swiss airline Swiss will resume flight operations to Tel Aviv as early as September 29, 2025. A daily connection is planned with an Airbus A330 under flight number LX252. This decision follows a reassessment of the situation after the route was temporarily suspended in mid-June of this year. Swiss had decided in mid-June to suspend the service to Tel Aviv until the end of the summer flight schedule at the end of October. This was done to ensure operational stability and the predictability of flight operations, as the situation in the region made it difficult to operate flights reliably. The recent reassessment of the circumstances has shown that an earlier resumption of flights is possible and sensible. Airlines regularly adjust their flight schedules based on the geopolitical situation and security assessments to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. The reintroduction of daily flights to Tel Aviv underscores the importance of this route for Swiss and Switzerland's connection to Israel. The connection is important for both business travelers and tourists and contributes to maintaining the air bridge. The use of a wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A330 on this route indicates expected high demand and offers corresponding capacity. Independent of the resumption of the Tel Aviv connection, Swiss had previously announced that it would resume flights to Beirut, Lebanon, as planned from August 3, 2025. This demonstrates a gradual stabilization of flight capacity across the region, conditions permitting. The airlines continue to closely monitor the situation in the Middle East and

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Innovation in aviation: Swiss is a pioneer in using solar fuel from Synhelion

Jan Gruber July 25, 2025 07:35

A step in aviation history was announced yesterday: Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) has become the world's first airline to integrate solar fuel from the Swiss cleantech company Synhelion into its regular flight operations. This premiere marks a decisive milestone for the industry and underscores the importance of alternative fuels for the future of air travel. Although the initial amount of solar fuel fed in is still small, this act symbolizes a powerful start and proves the technical feasibility and compatibility of solar kerosene production with existing infrastructure. This development is the result of a long-standing partnership and investment in a key technology that has the potential to significantly reduce aviation's dependence on fossil fuels. A barrel full of the future: Solar fuel reaches flight operations The vision of powering aircraft with the power of the sun has taken concrete form with the latest development at Swiss. Synhelion, a Swiss cleantech company specializing in the production of synthetic fuels, delivered the first 190-liter barrel of synthetic crude oil from its DAWN production facility. This crude oil was then transported to a refinery in northern Germany. There, it was further processed into certified aviation fuel (Jet-A-1), which meets the strict quality standards of the aviation industry. After refining, the solar fuel was fed into the fuel supply system via Hamburg Airport. The supplied quantity, which could cover approximately seven percent of the fuel requirements for a flight between Hamburg and Zurich, may seem small at first glance. But its significance is far greater than the mere volume suggests. It is a "symbolic but powerful start," as Synhelion and Swiss unanimously emphasize. This first use

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Munich Airport expects record passenger numbers during the 2025 summer holidays

Stephen Steiner July 25, 2025 07:04

With the start of the Bavarian summer holidays on Friday, August 1, 2025, the peak travel season at Munich Airport begins. According to current airline notifications, over 15 takeoffs and landings are planned up to and including September 2025, 45.000, which corresponds to an increase of around six percent compared to the previous year. The airport expects more than 425.000 passengers for the first holiday weekend. A total of more than 6,4 million travelers are expected during the entire summer holiday period. Passengers can fly from Munich to around 210 destinations in 67 countries, including both holiday destinations in Europe and long-haul connections to other continents. Destinations in Italy are once again particularly popular during the summer holidays, with around 420 weekly departures, followed by destinations in Spain with around 320 departures per week. Demand is also high for intercontinental flights: Airlines have registered around 2.350 departures to long-haul destinations for the summer holiday period. Of these, around 200 aircraft depart weekly for Asia, and a similar number for the USA and Canada. To ensure travelers have a relaxed start to their vacation, the airport recommends sufficient time planning for their arrival and stay at the airport. Self-check-in kiosks are available in both terminals for passengers who have already checked in. In addition, Munich Airport deploys additional staff during peak travel times as a "happy to help" team, providing travelers with advice and assistance. It is also recommended to use the airlines' online or evening-before check-in to shorten waiting times. Packing hand luggage in advance, by only

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Avolon strengthens fleet: Major order for 90 Airbus aircraft underlines confidence in aviation growth

Stephen Steiner July 25, 2025 06:38

Avolon, a global leader in aviation finance, has placed a major order for 90 aircraft with Airbus. The order includes 15 long-range A330neo aircraft and 75 narrow-body A321neo aircraft. This renewed order underscores the lessor's robust confidence in long-term demand in the aviation sector and signals an expected expansion and modernization of global aircraft fleets in the coming decades. The A321neo and A330neo are considered highly desirable models that combine cutting-edge technology with efficiency and passenger comfort. This transaction solidifies the long-standing partnership between Avolon and Airbus and reaffirms the role of leasing companies as important indicators of aircraft market development. A sign of confidence: Avolon's latest major order with Airbus. Avolon, as one of the largest players in the global aviation finance business, acts as an important barometer for the future development of the aircraft market. The latest order for 90 Airbus aircraft, comprising 15 A330neos and 75 A321neos, is a significant addition to the company's existing fleet. This incremental order brings the total number of A330neos on order with Avolon to 79 and A321neos to 264. This reflects the company's strategy to expand its fleet with modern and in-demand aircraft types to meet the needs of its airline customers worldwide. Andy Cronin, CEO of Avolon, emphasized in a statement the company's strong confidence in the long-term demand for new aircraft. "Our scale and balance sheet enable us to support the expansion and replacement needs of our airline customers well into the next decade," said Cronin. He emphasized that both the A321neo and A330neo

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Ryanair names most popular summer destinations from German airports

Amely Mizzi July 25, 2025 06:09

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Irish airline Ryanair announced the most popular summer travel destinations served by several German airports. For travelers departing from Hahn Airport, Alicante, Chania on Crete, and Porto in Portugal top the list. From Weeze Airport, Cagliari on Sardinia, Porto, and Tenerife are the most popular destinations. Passengers flying from Memmingen also prefer Chania, Porto, and Tenerife. For Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Bari in Italy, Lisbon in Portugal, and Málaga in Spain are the most booked destinations for the coming summer season. These destinations offer a diverse selection for vacationers. Alicante attracts with beaches and cultural offerings on Spain's Costa Blanca, while Chania on Crete boasts a historic old town and impressive landscapes. Portugal's second-largest city, Porto, is known for its architecture, gastronomy, and proximity to coastal areas. The Sardinian capital, Cagliari, combines city life with coastal atmosphere and Roman ruins. Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, offers a mix of nature and relaxation with volcanic landscapes and beaches. Bari in southern Italy captivates with its medieval charm, and Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, fascinates with its maritime flair and cultural offerings. Málaga on the Costa del Sol combines culture with beaches and Andalusian cuisine. These destinations are part of Ryanair's comprehensive summer flight schedule. From Hahn Airport, this includes a total of 37 routes with over 220 weekly flights. From Weeze Airport, 43 routes with more than 310 weekly flights are offered. Travelers from Memmingen have access to 37 routes with over 240

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Tip: “Queen of the Skies”: The glorious era and the sudden end of the Concorde

Belinda Borg July 25, 2025 05:36

The Concorde, that icon of aviation technology and symbol of European innovation, is the focus of a new "Universum History" documentary titled "Queen of the Skies - The Tragic End of the Concorde." The program, which will air on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 22.35:2 p.m. on ORF 1970 and ORF ON as part of the series "Images That Made History," will not only shed light on the fierce competition of the 1960s to create the first supersonic passenger aircraft, but also on the technical triumphs, the political implications, and ultimately the tragic events that led to the end of this aviation legend. The Concorde revolutionized travel with its ability to cross the Atlantic in around three hours, but economic hurdles and a devastating crash sealed its fate. The Race to Break the Sound Barrier: A High Point of Engineering and the Cold War The 1970s and 144s were defined by an unprecedented vision: the conquest of supersonic flight for passenger transport. With billion-dollar budgets and the use of radical new designs, engineers on both sides of the Iron Curtain strove to push the boundaries of aviation. It was a fascinating head-to-head race, pitting the European Concorde against the Soviet Tupolev Tu-2707 and the American Boeing XNUMX project. This technological contest was inextricably linked to the political power dynamics of the Cold War, as journalist Jonathan Glancey aptly described Concorde as a "Cold War Warrior." It was not just about technical superiority, but also about prestige and the demonstration of ideological strength. The Concorde, a joint project of Great Britain and France, embodied the triumph of European aircraft manufacturers over their American and Russian rivals.

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