Austrian looks to replace Dash 8-400 fleet as first additional A320 completes maiden flight

Austrian Airlines is continuing to replace its Dash 8-400 turboprop fleet with the Airbus A320. The airline’s 37th Airbus A320 has departed for its maiden flight from London Heathrow. The jet with the registration OE-LZD is the first additional Airbus aircraft, which Austrian Airlines will phase-in during the next few years. Project lead Marlis Brichta said: “We are gradually replacing our turboprop fleet with more efficient A320 aircraft. At the Vienna hub we are pooling our strengths and creating lower unit costs with the larger aircraft. “With the new Lufthansa Group standard cabin we will also be able to offer