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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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Summer bookings are booming – flight bottlenecks expected

The booking season for summer holidays 2025 is already in full swing in Vienna. Travel agencies are seeing high demand for tried and tested holiday destinations, including Croatia, Italy, Greece, Spain and Turkey. Long-haul destinations such as North America and Asia are also becoming increasingly popular. Despite stable prices, industry representatives advise booking early in order to benefit from

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Vienna Airport: ÖBB pushes ahead with plans for airport link

The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) are continuing with the planning for the airport link, a new high-performance railway line, as planned. The approximately 26-kilometer-long infrastructure project is intended to efficiently connect northern Burgenland and eastern Lower Austria with Vienna-Schwechat Airport and Vienna city center. With an estimated investment of almost 1,9 billion euros, the

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Austrian Airlines honors Johann Strauss on his 200th birthday with a special sticker

With a unique special sticker on one of its Boeing 777 aircraft, the Austrian airline Austrian Airlines is honoring the upcoming anniversary of the famous waltz composer Johann Strauss. The celebratory design was created as part of the annual theme of the Vienna Tourist Board "King of Waltz. Queen of Music." and is an important step in promoting the worldwide recognition

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Luxair specifies use of the Embraer E195-E2 for new routes

Luxair has further specified the flight schedule for its new Embraer E195-E2. From January 20, 2026, the Luxembourg airline will use the aircraft for the first time on the route from Luxembourg to Munich, followed by the connection to Vienna, which will be served from January 21, 2026. In addition, from January 13, XNUMX, the aircraft will be operated from Vienna to Munich.

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Valentine's Day 2025: Wizz Air recommends special travel destinations for lovers

For Valentine's Day 2025, Wizz Air is focusing on extraordinary city trips and inviting couples to experience romantic moments in special places. The airline is highlighting five destinations that are characterized by cultural richness, culinary experiences and unique landscapes: London, Naples, Tenerife, Dubai and Nice. Instead of classic short trips, lovers should discover new

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Photo series: Delivery and assembly of the LAT-B787 simulator

A few days ago, Austria's first Boeing 787-9 simulator was opened at Lufthansa Aviation Training Vienna. This is used by Austrian Airlines and other customers for pilot training. The delivery and assembly of the system took place beforehand. The simulator, manufactured by CAE, was delivered a few weeks ago and then put into operation by qualified specialists.

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First long-haul simulator for the Boeing 787-9 opens in Vienna

A significant milestone for flight training in Austria: Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) put a new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the Boeing 30-2025 Dreamliner into operation in Vienna on January 787, 9. The state-of-the-art simulator is the first long-haul simulator at the Vienna location and is intended to support Austrian Airlines’ pilot training

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Austria's travel industry looks optimistically to 2025

The Austrian travel industry is starting the year 2025 with positive expectations. A recent survey by the Austrian Travel Association (ÖRV) shows that both the winter and summer seasons are experiencing strong demand. Early booking in particular is enjoying great popularity again, and travelers are increasingly opting for individual experiences and cruises.

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