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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The Austrian aviation industry looks back on a successful first quarter of 2026, characterized by steady growth in passenger numbers. With a total of approximately 7,45 million passengers, the country's six commercial airports recorded an increase of 1,8 percent compared to the same period last year. The decoupling of passenger growth and... is noteworthy.
Linz-Hörsching International Airport in the Linz-Land district became the scene of a massive police operation on Sunday evening. An anonymous telephone threat against the airport's infrastructure triggered a comprehensive state of alert shortly before 20 p.m., leading to the immediate cordoning off of the area and a search of the buildings. Special police forces, including
The Upper Austrian aerospace supplier FACC AG has made a successful start to the 2026 financial year. Despite a volatile global market environment and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the company succeeded in significantly increasing its economic performance. In the first quarter of the current year, group sales climbed by 11,8 percent to €258,2 million.
Danish airline DAT and the Lufthansa Group have intensified their cooperation through a comprehensive code-share agreement. This agreement ensures seamless connections between Linz Airport and the international hub in Frankfurt and has been operational since the start of the summer flight schedule on March 29, 2026. The agreement now enables connecting flights from Upper Austria.
Austrian tour operator Springer Reisen has published its complete charter program for the 2026 summer season, focusing on increased connections between the regional airports of Graz, Klagenfurt, and Linz and Greek island destinations. In cooperation with the airline Avantiair, numerous direct flights will be offered between May and September, catering particularly to niche markets and specialized destinations.
Austrian aerospace supplier FACC has been honored by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer as "Supplier of the Year" in the Aerostructures category for the third consecutive year. CEO Robert Machtlinger and Andreas Furthmayr accepted the award, presented to only ten companies worldwide, at a ceremony in São José dos Campos.
By May 1, 2026, Michael O'Leary, CEO of the Ryanair Group, expects the Austrian federal government to announce either the complete abolition of the controversial air passenger tax or significant cuts to the 2026/27 winter flight schedule from Austrian airports. Not only could flights from Vienna be affected, but flights to London from Linz are also at risk.
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has now released its 2026/27 winter flight schedule for booking at Austrian airports. However, a look at the reservation system shows that flights to/from Linz for winter 2026/27 are not yet bookable. Ryanair currently operates flights to Salzburg, Klagenfurt, and Vienna in Austria.
The crucial flight connection between Linz-Hörsching Airport and the international hub of Frankfurt am Main, vital for Upper Austria's economy, was successfully resumed last Sunday. After Austrian Airlines discontinued the route in October 2025 for economic reasons, the inaugural flight operated by Danish Air Transport (DAT) marks the return of service.
The Upper Austrian aerospace supplier FACC AG achieved its best result in company history in the 2025 financial year, with consolidated sales of €984,4 million. This represents an increase of 11,3 percent compared to the previous year. Despite ongoing challenges due to volatile supply chains and high personnel and energy costs at its Austrian location, the company was able to achieve its best operating result.
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