Flying homage: Vienna's Strauss machine” starts globally!

Flying homage: Vienna's Strauss machine” starts globally!

Wien, Österreich - The "Strauss machine" takes off! As part of the Wient tourism years "King of Waltz. Queen of Music." Presented the Austrian airline Austrian Airlines proudly its redesigned Boeing 777. This special machine, which is covered with a modern interpretation of the waltz king of Johann Strauss, is presented as a flying ambassador for the world music capital Vienna. Her first trip takes you to Malé, the capital of the Maldives tonight. The artistic design, which comprises the silhouette of Strauss and musical motifs such as a violin, emphasizes Vienna's cultural importance worldwide, such as 5min.at

The City Councilor Peter Hanke emphasizes that the "Strauss machine" not only serves as a symbol for the international radiance of Vienna, but also takes on an important feeder function to Asian space. In the anniversary year 2025, which celebrates the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss, over 65 productions will take place on around 250 game days in all districts of Vienna. These celebrations attract cultural travelers from all over the world and strengthen the economic connection of Vienna. Norbert Kettner, director of Wient tourism, explains that the machine represents a tribute to the "King of Waltz" and thus hits a bridge to international visitors, as well as b2b.wien.info

a tribute to the waltz king

CEO Annette Mann from Austrian Airlines is enthusiastic about the new design that is deeply rooted in the Viennese tradition. Every year the Danube Walzer is played over 200,000 times on board the aircraft, which underlines the close link between the airline and the cultural identity of Vienna. In addition, the mini documentation "Space Anthem" is published, which researches the connection between Strauss ’music and space, and the digital tour" Johann Strauss Walk "enables people to experience the music of the Waltz King in Vienna.