60 years of Austrian Airlines: A look at the flight history of Austria

60 years of Austrian Airlines: A look at the flight history of Austria

The history of Austrian Airlines, the national airline in Austria, is an exciting chapter of aviation, which began in 1958 with the first opening flight to London Heathrow. After lengthy political negotiations in the post -war period, the airline was finally founded. Since then, the fleet of society has developed considerably, which is now documented in a new book by Gottfried Holzschuh and photographer Dietmar Schreiber.

In this book, which was published by Austrian Airlines on the occasion of the 60th anniversary, an impressive collection of around 180 mostly unpublished photographs is presented. The images show the development of the aircraft fleet from the beginning with the first Turboprop traffic aircraft in the world, the Vickers Viscount, to the modern dreamliners, which set new standards with their carbon fiber reinforced structure.

A look at aviation history

The editors not only offer a nostalgic review of the history of the airline, but also exciting background information that arouses interest in the Austrian aviation technology. The pictures of special and anniversary paintings of the aircraft, which contribute to the identity and inheritance of the airline, are particularly remarkable. This work is an indispensable collector's piece for all fans of Austrian aviation history.

Visitors who want to learn more about the book can be found on the website Flightdata.at A detailed sample and the possibility of ordering. The book is bound in the handy format of 17 x 24 cm, comprises 128 pages and contains both black and white and color images that document the variety of aircraft types.

The prices for the Austrian market are set to EUR 29.99, while shipping costs for other EU countries are EUR 38.99. Due to the high demand and the quick sale rate of the former book on the history of Austrian Airlines, this new work could be considered as the ideal Christmas present.

In addition, a volume is also available that offers a fascinating journey of picture to Vienna Airport in the 1950s and 1960s. These collections are not only important for aviation enthusiasts, but also for those interested in history, since they document the change and development in the aviation industry.

The anticipation of reading is great, and the impressive recordings will surely captivate many readers and remind of the long history of Austrian aviation.