Vienna Airport CEO on new terminal, long-haul growth and focus on quality
Throughout Europe’s history, Vienna has played a pivotal role between east and west, a market position that has…
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Vienna Airport suspends flights as staff struggle to clear mounting snow
Vienna International Airport (VIE) has suspended flights as staff struggle to clear mounting snow following bleak winter conditions…
Austrian Airlines abruptly terminates wet lease contract with Braathens
Austrian Airlines announced on December 15, 2025, that it is cancelling its wet lease contract with Swedish carrier Braathens Regional Airlines with immediate effect. This sudden decision…
Wizz Air to phase out Vienna flights from October 2025, base shut by March 2026
Wizz Air has announced plans to close its base in Vienna (VIE), Austria, gradually phasing out operations between…
CAE inaugurates executive aviation center in Vienna
Simulator and training company CAE officially inaugurated a new training center for executive aviation in Vienna, Austria. CAE…
Austrian Airlines to deploy spare capacity to Dubai during the winter months
On September 3, 2025, Austrian Airlines announced its return to Dubai using Airbus A320neo narrowbody aircraft. Running from December…
Austrian eVTOL developer FlyNow sells 100 eCopters to Dubai-based Mavi Air
Austrian eVTOL developer FlyNow has announced the signing of a commercial agreement with Dubai-based helicopter operator Mavi Air…
Austria selects Leonardo M-346FA jets as successor to Saab 105 fleet
Austria has decided to procure twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets to replace the retired Saab 105 training aircraft as…
Austria orders 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters
Austria signed a contract for the purchase of twelve UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the Austrian Armed Forces.…
Latvian carrier airBaltic adds new routes from Riga for winter 2024/2025
Latvian national airline airBaltic has revealed its updated flight schedule for the upcoming winter season. There will be three…
F/List: the interior pioneer reshaping the luxury design world on private jets
In the hills of Austria, around an hour’s drive from Vienna, one private jet interior developer with a…
Emirates swaps Boeing 777 for Airbus A380 on flights to Vienna for limited time
Dubai flag carrier Emirates has announced that it will restart Airbus A380 flights to Vienna in Austria for…
Austria selects Embraer C-390 as C-130 Hercules successor
The Austrian Air Force will replace its fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with the Embraer C-390 airlifter. The…
Austria mulling F-35 as Typhoon replacement next decade: Janes
There could be yet another F-35 nation in Europe, with Austria reportedly eyeing the Lockheed Martin fighter, according…
Austrian Airlines repays another $34M from COVID-19 state loan
Austrian Airlines will repay another €30 million ($34 million) in state loans received during the COVID-19 pandemic, the carrier announced…
Lufthansa cuts winter flight plan after Europe COVID-19 wave hits bookings
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) is cutting 10% of its winter flight plan after the latest COVID-19 wave and the…
Canada’s WestJet nabs Austrian Airlines boss for CEO role
Canadian carrier WestJet has named Alexis von Hoensbroech, currently head of Austrian Airlines, as its new chief executive. WestJet said it made the…
Austria’s minimum airfare plan raises EU concerns
Austria’s plan to set a €40-minimum airfare, that places low-cost carriers against traditional airlines, raised the European Union’s…