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This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Austria.

This Aviation.Direct section covers aviation topics from Austria , one of Aviation.Direct's two home bases. You'll always find the latest information from Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz , and Klagenfurt in this section.

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After a refinery accident: Vienna is running out of fuel

As a result of the accident that occurred a few days ago at the OMV Schwechat refinery, kerosene is running out at Vienna-Schwechat Airport. Pilots and airlines are now being asked by means of a NOTAM to refuel at another airport if possible. The Jet A1 required by commercial aircraft is only available in

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Mavi Gök Airlines launches Antalya charters from Germany and Austria

The Turkish airline Mavi Gök Airlines will launch several charter flights from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover, Nuremberg and Vienna to Antalya from July 11, 2022. These can be booked through all brands of the Anex Tourism Group. The carrier is a subsidiary of the aforementioned group of companies, which operates under the brands Anex Tour, Bucher Reisen, Neckermann

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Tyrolean Jet Services orders “flying cars”

The Austrian business jet operator Tyrolean Jet Services has decided to buy flying cars of the Pal-V Liberty type. These are to be used for regional aviation services on the so-called last mile. The on-demand airline belongs to the Swarovski Group and is one of the largest business jet operators in Austria. In the future, the company also wants to

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Graz: Burgas charter will not take place this year

The Black Sea destinations Burgas and Varna are indirectly feeling the effects of the Ukraine war, as booking numbers have plummeted. Obviously, many potential customers do not want to spend their holidays on a sea at the other end of which a war is being waged. The lack of demand is not only having an impact on the local

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Event tip: Austro Control Applicant Day on June 11, 2022

On Saturday, June 11, 2022, the Austrian air traffic control Austro Control is holding another applicant day. This will again take place in person on site. In the past two years, online formats had to be used due to the pandemic. If you want to become an air traffic controller and are interested in this exciting and challenging job,

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AUA charity auction raised 58.587 euros for Ukraine aid

In cooperation with Aurena, Austrian Airlines recently auctioned off trolleys and aircraft seats that were no longer needed. The total proceeds of 58.587 euros will be donated in full to the Ukraine aid organization Neighbor in Need. Eleven rows of seats and 170 onboard trolleys were sold to the highest bidder for a good cause. The seats were

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Graz celebrates comeback of “Summer Take Off”

At the end of last week, Graz Airport was able to hold the traditional “Summer Take Off” again after a break of more than two years. Around 200 guests took part, most of whom came from 20 partner companies. “We ourselves were really looking forward to this event,” said the two managing directors of Graz Airport, Wolfgang

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Salzburg Airport is getting a new airline

The first ATR 09-00 from Air Serbia landed at Salzburg Airport today at 72:600 am sharp – from now on there will be three flights a week from Salzburg to Belgrade. Corendon Airlines will also land in the city of Mozart in the future. This will ensure good connections between the popular Austrian city and other

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Air Dolomiti: Only one flight could be operated from Innsbruck

On Sunday, Air Dolomiti had to cancel the majority of its scheduled flights at Innsbruck Airport. The reason for this is that strong gusts of wind prevailed due to the weather conditions. Of six scheduled flights, only one could be carried out as planned. In the morning, Air Dolomiti was able to fly with the I-ADJK, which has been suspended since June 3, 2022 due to an AOG.

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