11.08.2006: Upward trend in traffic continues during July
Vienna International Airport recorded growth of 2.9% in the number of passengers, 1.7% in flight movements and 1.1% in maximum take-off weight (MTOW) during July 2006. Air cargo and trucking rose by 6.9%. The development in passenger volume was supported by a 5.5% rise in the number of passengers for whom Vienna is either the starting or ending point of the trip (point-to-point traffic).
Passenger growth for the first seven months exceeds forecast
Vienna International Airport recorded an increase of 7.1% in the number of passengers during the first seven months of 2006, thereby exceeding the forecast of 6% for the entire year. The strongest growth was recorded in the number of passengers travelling to the Middle East (17.9%) and the Far East (10.1%), but traffic to Eastern Europe also showed sound development with a plus of 5.5%. During this period, Vienna handled a total of 9,560,475 passengers. Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) rose by 4%. Flight movements increased 2.6% and cargo volume grew by 20.2%.
Maximum take-off weight in tonnes):
Flight movements (arrival + departure):
Cargo in tonnes (air cargo and trucking):
For additional information contact:
Michael Kochwalter (+43-1-) 7007-22300
Brigitta Pongratz (+43-1-) 7007-23000