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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In a strong appeal, Irish airline Ryanair has called on the Austrian government to urgently reduce high air traffic taxes and fees in order to promote domestic air traffic and tourism. This demand is a direct reaction to the Lufthansa Group's recent strategic decisions to further reduce capacity in Austria and to
Austrian Airlines (AUA), a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is discontinuing its only remaining hub route from Linz Airport to its international hub in Frankfurt at the end of its summer flight schedule. The airline cites insufficient demand and high losses as the reason for the decision, which will take effect on October 26, 2025. This step has far-reaching consequences for
Ryanair will maintain its flight connections from Linz Airport to London and Alicante during the coming winter season. Both routes will be served twice a week. The route to London has been offered since autumn 2024. Flights will operate on Mondays and Saturdays. London is considered a European metropolis with a
The Austrian company FACC AG, a leading global manufacturer of aircraft components and systems, concluded the first half of its 2025 fiscal year with solid growth figures. Despite a persistently volatile global environment and ongoing supply chain challenges, the Group increased its revenue by 10,6 percent to EUR 484,7 million. The Management Board
Linz Airport has been in a difficult financial situation for years, forcing its owners – the State of Upper Austria and the City of Linz – to make repeated rescue attempts. The latest debate about the airport's future was sparked by a political proposal to reinvest part of the more than
AMAG Austria Metall AG has been honored with the Accredited Supplier Award by the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus for the fourth time in a row. The award recognizes the consistently high product quality and delivery reliability of the Austrian company. The prize is the highest award within the SQIP (Supply Chain & Quality) supplier program.
An extraordinary logistical operation caused a stir at Linz Airport last week. Two fully loaded Boeing 747-400F cargo planes took off with a unique cargo for Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. The cargo consisted of artfully crafted and monumental parts of a giant chandelier, which will soon be the centerpiece of the
On September 20, 2025, the three aviation clubs based at Linz Airport, Fliegerclub Bussard, FlyLinz, and Wings of Linz, will host a joint introductory flight day. The event, which operates under the umbrella brand "Linz airSport," is aimed at anyone interested in private aviation and would like to experience the experience of flying a private aircraft.
The future of Linz Airport is facing a decisive turning point. After five years of sustained losses and largely depleted reserves, the owners, the City of Linz and the State of Upper Austria, have approved a shareholder contribution of eight million euros. This financial support, intended to secure the airport's liquidity, is
The FACC Future Team achieved outstanding results at this year's WKO Apprenticeship Competition in the Industry division, underscoring the high quality of apprentice training at the aviation supplier FACC. At the competition, which attracted a record number of 822 apprentices from 90 companies, the participants demonstrated their diverse skills in their respective areas of expertise. Fourteen
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