BRITAIN lost DHL Air Austria to Vienna, with many of its aircraft previously based in the UK, reports UK's Handy shipping Guide.
The airline will be operated by DHL Express with 18 B757 freighters for pan-European routes working from the new Vienna headquarters.
The UK operation will continue to operate international flights using a fleet of B777 and B767 freighters.
'The establishment of DHL Express' first Austrian airline and the receipt of all licences is an historic moment for all of us. The efficient implementation of this important milestone would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of our team and, above all, without the great support of the responsible ministry as well as Austro Control,' said DHL Air Austria managing director Barbara Achleitner.
'It makes us particularly proud that we have managed such enormous achievements together as a team within nine months and that we are creating 54 new jobs at our headquarters at Vienna International Airport.' said Ms Achleitner.
State secretary for aviation Magnus Brunner declared the new airline was a boost for both the local aviation sector and the economy.
Said Austro Control managing director Valerie Hackl: 'I am particularly pleased that with DHL Air Austria we can welcome another airline to the Austrian aircraft register. I would like to thank DHL Express for the good and professional cooperation, which has made it possible to complete this process so quickly and efficiently.
'It is also a sign of the high quality of our aviation authorities and a consequence of the high quality of service we offer our customers every day that more and more renowned airlines are finding their way to Austria. We have earned this excellent international reputation in recent years, and we intend to continue along this path in the future as a modern and service-oriented aviation authority.' said Ms Hackl.
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The airline will be operated by DHL Express with 18 B757 freighters for pan-European routes working from the new Vienna headquarters.
The UK operation will continue to operate international flights using a fleet of B777 and B767 freighters.
'The establishment of DHL Express' first Austrian airline and the receipt of all licences is an historic moment for all of us. The efficient implementation of this important milestone would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of our team and, above all, without the great support of the responsible ministry as well as Austro Control,' said DHL Air Austria managing director Barbara Achleitner.
'It makes us particularly proud that we have managed such enormous achievements together as a team within nine months and that we are creating 54 new jobs at our headquarters at Vienna International Airport.' said Ms Achleitner.
State secretary for aviation Magnus Brunner declared the new airline was a boost for both the local aviation sector and the economy.
Said Austro Control managing director Valerie Hackl: 'I am particularly pleased that with DHL Air Austria we can welcome another airline to the Austrian aircraft register. I would like to thank DHL Express for the good and professional cooperation, which has made it possible to complete this process so quickly and efficiently.
'It is also a sign of the high quality of our aviation authorities and a consequence of the high quality of service we offer our customers every day that more and more renowned airlines are finding their way to Austria. We have earned this excellent international reputation in recent years, and we intend to continue along this path in the future as a modern and service-oriented aviation authority.' said Ms Hackl.
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