Julian Jaeger

New Flight Connection Between Vienna and Chengdu Inaugurated

Hainan Airlines links Europe and Asia with a new direct flight route between Vienna and Chengdu. The opening of the route was attended by a prominent delegation, including Qi Mei, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Austria, Julian Jäger, CEO of Flughafen Wien AG, Meng Fanzhuang, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, and Zhang Zhuo, General Manager Austria of Hainan Airlines. The event marks another milestone in the bilateral relations between Austria and China.

December 12, 2024

Vienna Airport Expands Cargo Traffic with Asia

Vienna Airport is setting new standards in international air cargo traffic through significant cooperation agreements with Incheon Airport in South Korea and the renowned airline Korean Air. These strategic alliances mark a decisive step towards increasing capacities and efficiency in the cargo sector between Europe and Asia and further strengthening Vienna's position as a leading hub in the air cargo industry.

February 28, 2024

Vienna Airport Focuses on Expansion: 420-Million-Euro Terminal Expansion Project Launched

The foundation stone for a comprehensive terminal expansion has been laid at Vienna Airport Schwechat. With a budget of 420 million euros, the airport will not only become larger but also more modern and customer-friendly by 2027.

February 14, 2024

Vienna Airport to Run CO2-Neutral Business in the Future

At a recent meeting, international airports agreed to become carbon neutral by 2050. This also applies to the airport in Vienna-Schwechat. However, this airport is pursuing a much more ambitious goal: it wants to be completely CO2 neutral by 2023.

October 11, 2022

Vienna Airport Wins Award as Best Airport in Europe

Vienna International Airport recently received the "Best European Airport 2022" award from the Airports Council International. The airport particularly stood out for its new Terminal 2, which was only completed this year. But the high reliability, service quality and measures to reduce CO2 were praised.

July 7, 2022

Vienna International Airport Hub With Newly Designed Terminal 2

The long-awaited Terminal 2 has finally reopened. After 2 years of renovation, it is finally available for passengers again. This is urgently necessary, because after the many years of the Corona pandemic, the airport management expects a significant increase in tourist numbers and accordingly more traffic at the airport Vienna-Schwechat.

March 30, 2022

"Never Forget": New Memorial by Arik Brauer for Victims of the Nazi Regime Unveiled at Vienna Airport

High-ranking representatives from politics and business emphasized the importance of honoring the memory of the countless victims of the Nazi regime among the concentration camp prisoners and forced laborers at Concentration Camp Wien-Schwechat-Heidfeld (the site of today's Vienna Airport) who were forced to build aircraft there.

October 12, 2021

Vienna Airport: Resumption of Flights to Toronto, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Jeddah

Vienna International Airport announced the resumption of flights to Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The flight resumptions will also provide more connection opportunities to other destinations around the globe.

July 28, 2021

The Future of Tourism in Vienna Lies in Overseas Guests

Vienna International Airport and Vienna Tourist Board have extended their cooperation with the aim of acquiring international long-haul connections. They believe the future of the tourism industry in Vienna, especially coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, depends on attracting more overseas guests. Find out why.

July 21, 2021

Agressive Southern Chinese Airline Launches Shenzhen-Vienna Service

The South Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines is pushing ahead with its expansion into Europe by adding Vienna - Shenzhen as the next non-stop route after Zurich at the end of August. The new twice-weekly flights will take off on October 20th, connecting Vienna with Shenzhen on Thursdays and Saturdays using the airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft (see picture).

October 12, 2018

Vienna Airport Supervisory Board Extends Management Contracts Until 2021

Listed Vienna airport operator reappoints Julian Jäger and Günther Ofner to the Management Board of Flughafen Wien AG.

June 23, 2015

City of Vienna Appeals against Third Landing Strip

Vienna Airport: The core shareholder appeals against the result of the positive environmental impact assessment. According to the City of Vienna, this is only due to formal reasons.

September 10, 2012

Vienna Airport: Resistance Against Third Landing Strip

In 2020, 30m Passengers are expected at VIA. Thus, a third landing strip is essential, VIA´s management argues. However, citizen movements oppose to the plan.

August 25, 2012

„30 Million Passengers in 2020“

In an interview with „Kurier“, VIA´s board member Julian Jäger explains why the third landing strip is essential for Vienna Airport.

August 8, 2012

Vienna Airport to Build Third Landing Strip

Vienna International Airport is now entitled to start the construction works oft he third landing strip. The construction works will take two years.

July 11, 2012

Vienna Airport Considers Entering at Bratislava Airport

Bratislava Airport starts a request of proposal for airport operations. Vienna International Airport is interested. In Vienna, the third rope will be built in 2016 at the earliest.

April 25, 2012

Vienna Airport to Cut Personnel Costs

The Vienna International Airport aims for reducing personnel costs at the new terminal “Skylink”.

February 15, 2012

Support for AUA´s Management

Christoph Leitl, President of Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ), shows support for the management of Austrian Airlines.

January 31, 2012

Vienna International Airport to Cut Costs

Several savings measures should increase next year’s result by € 25m. The Skylink extension will be opened in June 2012.

October 20, 2011

Vienna Airport to Cooperate Closer With Bratislava

The Vienna International Airport (VIA) is looking for potential synergetic effects in Bratislava, which should bring further passenger growth.

October 10, 2011

Vienna International Airport: “Avoid Errors of the Past“

The new board member Julian Jäger and Günther Ofner promise a “maximum of transparency”. Both want to avoid negative incidents from the past.

October 8, 2011

Austerity Package at Vienna International Airport

The two new CEOs of Flughafen Wien, Julian Jäger and Günther Ofner announce to stop hiring new employees and to create a more efficient organizational structure.

September 20, 2011

New Management for Vienna International Airport

The new Management Board team Julian Jäger and Günther Ofner start work today with key decisions and clear strategic goals

September 5, 2011

Julian Jäger and Günther Ofner to Take Over Management of Vienna Airport

Following the resignation of Christoph Herbst, Vienna Airport has selected Jäger and Ofner as new members of the Management board. They will take up work at the beginning of September.

July 19, 2011