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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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Sachertorte (Photo: Pixabay).

Summer 2025: Skyalps takes over Klagenfurt-Hannover

With the announcement of a new non-stop connection between Hanover and Klagenfurt for the summer of 2025, the Carinthian airport is taking a significant step towards connecting to the German market. From May 2025, the South Tyrolean boutique airline Sky Alps will offer direct flights from Hanover to Klagenfurt twice a week. This success is not only for

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Wizz Air reactivates Vienna-Chișinău

The Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is expanding its route network from Vienna and is now launching a new flight connection to the Moldovan capital Chișinău. The resumed route will be operated three times a week – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Chișinău, known for its mix of historical sights such as the Triumphal Arch and modern attractions, offers

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Comment: The missed opportunity in the AUA-777 on short-haul flights

In recent weeks, Austrian Airlines has repeatedly used long-haul aircraft on short-haul routes such as Frankfurt-Vienna. For example, it flew with Boeing 777s. Actually, this is an ideal opportunity to get passengers excited about the long-haul product, but the management seems to have not understood this opportunity at all. In Germany-Austria traffic,

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Airbus A320 (Photo: Angelika Evergreen).

9H-LOP: Lauda Europe returns first A320

The Maltese airline Lauda Europe took the first Airbus A2024 out of service at the end of September 320. It is the aircraft with the registration 9H-LOP. The owner of this medium-haul jet is the leasing company Castlelake. This A320 was initially in scheduled service with Qatar Airways between 2001 and 2019 as A7-ADA. In XNUMX,

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Cargo: Asiana Airlines and Vienna Airport celebrate 25th anniversary

Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines celebrated a significant anniversary this year: 25 years of successful partnership in the field of air freight. Since the first cargo flight in 1999, the South Korean airline has transported more than 370.000 tons of air freight between Vienna and Incheon, making a significant contribution to economic networking

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Air Cargo and Pharma Events at Vienna Airport in October 2024

From 22 to 24 October 2024, Vienna Airport will host two major air cargo events: Vienna Cargo Day and the FlyPharma Conference. These high-profile events bring together national and international industry experts to discuss the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the air cargo sector. Vienna Cargo Day will focus on topics such as

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Bernhard Wodl is the new CCO at Salzburg Airport

After several months of vacancy, Salzburg Airport has found Bernhard Wodl as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Sales and Aviation. The experienced aviation expert is taking on a key position that will have a significant impact on the airport's future direction and success. This personnel decision was made by the management with

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