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Half-yearly report of the Austrian Customs Office: Successful controls and high revenues
In the first half of 2024, the Austrian Customs Office recorded considerable success in controlling contraband, securing duties and protecting the domestic economy. With 332.391 controls and
New air police base opened in Wiener Neustadt
After three years of construction, the air police base was relocated from Vienna Meidling to Wiener Neustadt. The new location offers modern working conditions on an area of 6.250 m², including a maintenance facility, a helicopter school
AK: Ryanair, Wizz Air and AUA top the list of complaints
An analysis of 252 travel complaints, carried out by the Association for Consumer Information (VKI) on behalf of the Chamber of Labor (AK), shows that the summer of 2024 was problematic for many travelers. Almost half of the
Securing the future at Vienna Airport: A new generation of skilled workers in training
On September 2, 2024, a new era began for 27 young people: They started their apprenticeship at Vienna Airport, one of the most important transport hubs in Central Europe. Training the skilled workers of tomorrow
Vienna Airport with new e-charging station
Another step towards promoting electromobility was taken at Vienna Airport on Thursday: a new super-fast charging station with twelve charging points was officially opened. The facility, which was opened by Vienna Airport CEO Günther
Austria's space offensive: New milestone with vertical treadmill and ESA Lab
In Innsbruck, the Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) together with the European Space Agency (ESA) took a significant step in space research. On August 29, 2024, the first ESA
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Wizz Air launches interactive scavenger hunt in Salzburg
On September 10, 2024, Salzburg will be the setting for an exciting and interactive scavenger hunt organized by Wizz Air. Following the great success of a similar campaign in Vienna, Wizz
Light aircraft crash in Mauterndorf: Pilot barely survives emergency landing
On Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, a spectacular plane crash occurred in the Steindorf district of Mauterndorf, located in the Lungau region, which fortunately ended well. A 70-year-old pilot lost his life shortly after takeoff.
AUA-Trestl: “Federal states’ strategy has been adapted”
Austrian Airlines and the merged regional airline Tyrolean Airways were once omnipresent at the Austrian state airports and offered numerous non-stop and direct flights. Since the beginning of the 2000s, the presence
Austrian aviation is recovering: passenger growth and challenges in 2024
The Austrian aviation industry continues to be robust and growing strongly in 2024. With a total of 16,5 million passengers at the country's six commercial airports in the first half of 2024, Austria recorded a significant increase
New self-bag drop-off machines at Eurowings in Salzburg
Eurowings passengers at Salzburg Airport can now benefit from new self-bag drop-off machines that will make checking in luggage much easier. This measure, which is already used by Transavia and Lufthansa, reduces waiting times
WKÖ Aviation Chairman criticizes Salzburg-Vienna flight ban: Demand for lifting for business location
Günther Ofner, Aviation Chairman of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), vehemently supports the demand of Salzburg's Deputy Governor Stefan Schnöll to lift the flight ban between Salzburg and Vienna. Ofner refers to a strategic study
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Graz Airport auctions vehicles and equipment: Auction until September 17, 2024
Graz Airport is holding an auction of used vehicles and equipment that will run until 17 September 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Among other things, a system tractor, a sweeper, a
Graz Airport and Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen extend successful cooperation
Graz Airport and Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen are continuing their five-year cooperation and extending it for another five years. The aim of the cooperation is to use targeted advertising measures to
Graz Airport reports significant increase in passengers
Graz Airport is currently experiencing an upswing. With around 500.000 passengers by mid-2024, the airport has experienced double-digit growth of around 20 percent compared to the previous year
Eurowings reduces Hamburg-Graz
The Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings will fly less frequently between Hamburg and Graz in the 2024/25 winter flight schedule. The carrier currently offers up to four rotations per week on this route. With the start of the
Novapark: Graz airplane restaurant has closed
The roof of the Novapark Hotel in Graz offers an extraordinary highlight: two airplanes that have been converted into a bar and a restaurant. This unique attraction has attracted
AUA-Trestl: “Federal states’ strategy has been adapted”
Austrian Airlines and the merged regional airline Tyrolean Airways were once omnipresent at the Austrian state airports and offered numerous non-stop and direct flights. Since the beginning of the 2000s, the presence
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Airbus boss receives award at Wolfgangsee
The prestigious “Living Legends of Aviation Europe” awards 2024 were presented at Lake Wolfgang in Austria. International figures from the aerospace industry, business and society gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements
AUA takes third ATR72-600 from Braathens into wet lease
Austrian Airlines is strengthening its fleet in the 2024 winter flight schedule with a third ATR 72 from Braathens Regional Airlines. The decision follows limited demand on some regional routes after the pandemic.
AUA releases Linz-Frankfurt for booking
Austrian Airlines will again offer direct flights from Linz to Frankfurt from winter 2024/2025. The first flight will depart on October 28, 2024. The route will be served three times a day, with the
FACC increases sales by 2024 percent in the first half of 23,6
The Austrian company FACC AG, a global leader in the aviation industry, recorded a sales increase of 2024% to 23,6 million euros in the first half of 438,3. This development is supported by the
Linz Airport offers trial flights for aviation enthusiasts
On September 21, 2024, Linz Airport will offer a trial flight day in cooperation with the aviation clubs Fliegerclub Bussard, FlyLinz and Wings of Linz. Under the joint umbrella brand “Linz airSport”,
Flight cancellation: Linz couple receives reimbursement of costs after threatening to sue
A couple from Linz were stranded after their holiday in the Dominican Republic due to a cancelled flight from Frankfurt to Linz. Since it was a package holiday, the tour operator should have
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Innsbruck-Vienna new in AUA’s “AIRail” offer from December 15, 2024
From December 15, 2024, travelers can look forward to a significant innovation in the “AIRail” offer: the connection between Innsbruck and Vienna-Schwechat Airport will now officially be part of this successful intermodal
Innsbruck Airport looks back on a successful year 2023
Innsbruck Airport achieved impressive results in the 2023 financial year, demonstrating its central role as a regional economic engine and important transport hub in Tyrol. With total sales of
AUA-Trestl: “Federal states’ strategy has been adapted”
Austrian Airlines and the merged regional airline Tyrolean Airways were once omnipresent at the Austrian state airports and offered numerous non-stop and direct flights. Since the beginning of the 2000s, the presence
Austrian aviation is recovering: passenger growth and challenges in 2024
The Austrian aviation industry continues to be robust and growing strongly in 2024. With a total of 16,5 million passengers at the country's six commercial airports in the first half of 2024, Austria recorded a significant increase
Air Baltic announces Riga-Innsbruck
In the coming winter season 2024/2025, travellers at Innsbruck Airport can look forward to a new, attractive flight connection: The Latvian airline Air Baltic is operating a direct route between Innsbruck and
Austrian Airlines increases Innsbruck-Vienna flights again
Austrian Airlines (AUA) has expanded its 2024/2025 winter flight schedule and is offering a significant increase in flight frequencies between Vienna and Innsbruck from the end of October 2024 to March 2025. This route
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First Klagenfurt Airport Night Run: 1.100 runners took part
On September 7, 2024, the first Klagenfurt Airport Night Run took place, with 1.100 running enthusiasts from Carinthia conquering the airport runway. The participants covered a distance of 5,5
First Klagenfurt Airport Night Run: Sports event for a good cause
On September 7, 2024, the first “Klagenfurt Airport Night Run” will take place at Klagenfurt Airport, organized in cooperation with the “Kärnten Bewegen” initiative and Antenne Kärnten. From 21 p.m.
AUA-Trestl: “Federal states’ strategy has been adapted”
Austrian Airlines and the merged regional airline Tyrolean Airways were once omnipresent at the Austrian state airports and offered numerous non-stop and direct flights. Since the beginning of the 2000s, the presence
Klagenfurt: Carinthian Tourism wants to establish incoming charters
The number of scheduled flights at Klagenfurt Airport is currently extremely limited. There is no prospect of any improvement in the short term, but the management team around Maximilian Wildt is currently working hard to get Eurowings to resume
Austrian aviation is recovering: passenger growth and challenges in 2024
The Austrian aviation industry continues to be robust and growing strongly in 2024. With a total of 16,5 million passengers at the country's six commercial airports in the first half of 2024, Austria recorded a significant increase
Emergency exercise at Klagenfurt Airport: Cooperation at the highest level
A large-scale emergency exercise involving over 100 people was successfully carried out today by the Austrian Armed Forces and Klagenfurt Airport. This realistic scenario offered the participants an important opportunity to
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