Air transport is a key enabler of economic activity in Austria.
It supports 95,000 jobs and EUR 7.6 billion of gross value to GDP, which accounts for 2.1% of Austrian GDP.
Main Industry Priorities
- Industry Competitiveness
- Aviation Security
- Infrastructure Capacity Development (ground and air)
Main Industry Priorities
- Environment and Sustainability
- Operational Costs (airport and ANSP charges)
- Industry Events
Policy Recommendations
- Abolish the Air Transport Levy (Flugabgabe)
- Increase the cost-competitiveness and cost-relatedness of Austrian Air Traffic Control (ATC) charges
- Promote efficient airport charges regulation based upon the Single Till principle
- Avoid introducing additional (environmental) taxes, double taxation and parallel environmental regimes
- Promote innovation technology and processes, such as remote tower control, security and border control
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AIR TRANSPORT REGULATORY COMPETITIVENESS INDICATORS 2019
- Read the full report for Austria (pdf)
- Air Transport Competitiveness in Austria (pdf) Infographic. English (pdf) - German (pdf)