3 December 2021 / 070e For the first time ever, OMV and Austrian Airlines (AUA) are producing and using regional Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Austria. The two companies agreed on the production and fueling of 1,500 metric tons of…
Company • Domestic airline has been training aviation experts of the future itself for 25 years• Applications for five mechatronics apprenticeships open until August 22, 2021• COO Francesco Sciortino: “Our apprenticeship training is a valuable investment in junior staff and…
Company • Tourist segment pilots airline in the right direction in the first half of 2021• Top summer destinations: Crete, Palma and Kos• Occupancy rate on myAustrian flights averaging around 80 percent• Development of travel restrictions crucial for autumn/winter season…
Company • Use of innovative drone technology for technical fleet inspections• Austrian Airlines trains aviation experts of the future• COO Francesco Sciortino: “Always keeping our finger on the pulse and our high safety standards are our claim”• Under Secretary Magnus…
Company • Common goal must be climate-friendly flying at global level• Funds from environmental levies should be used nationally to develop and promote sustainable fuels• CO2 package “Fit for 55” should not lead to competitive disadvantages for European companies The…
Company • European General Court (EGC) dismisses complaint by Ryanair and Laudamotion• State aid not a case of discrimination• Judgment is not yet final Today, the European General Court (EGC) dismissed the complaint brought by Ryanair and Laudamotion against the…
Company • Lufthansa Group invests in digitization and in IT competence center in Vienna• Range of services offered by Vienna IT competence center to be expanded• CCO Michael Trestl: “Austrian Airlines is developing the workplace of the future at the…
Company • Just in time for the start of the summer holidays: Digital check of corona-related travel documents already available for 13 countries• Now available not only for scheduled flights but also for Austrian Holiday flights• Passengers receive information in…
Company • Long-haul fleet brought relief supplies from Asia to Europe 159 times• Two converted Boeing 777s as backbone of cargo flights• Over 200 million protective masks and 30 million test kits transported• “Our Prachters show how important a domestic…
Company • Austrian Airlines continues to focus on effective ways of reducing CO2 emissions• Active political measures are essential to make aviation emission-free• CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech: “For the development and production of alternative fuels suitable for mass use we…
