Aviation is facing major challenges – climate action, rising air traffic figures and technological change are the top priorities. Together with all employees, the new management team will tackle these challenges and prepare the company for the future.

With a highly qualified staff and a comprehensive range of services, from air traffic control, engineering services and meteorology to an internationally renowned aviation authority and drones, Austro Control ensures the safe handling of air traffic in Austria.

"Austro Control guarantees safety in Austrian airspace. Thanks to the good performance and high level of commitment of our staff, the company is also a key factor in the positive development of Austria as a place for aviation. Our goal is to further strengthen Austro Control's position as an internationally recognized air navigation service provider and aviation authority, with a focus on continuously developing the company and being a reliable partner for all our stakeholders. From airlines, airports and passengers to all citizens when it comes to the sustainable and environmentally friendly handling of air traffic," say Elisabeth Landrichter and Philipp Piber. 

Elisabeth Landrichter, previously Deputy Head of the Transport Section and Head of the Directorate Aviation in the Ministry of Climate Action, will form the new management team of Austro Control together with Philipp Piber. She was appointed by Minister for Climate Action Leonore Gewessler for a period of five years. Elisabeth Landrichter has been intensively involved with aviation in various functions at the ministry since 2013 and has represented Austria at the Director General level in all relevant European and international aviation committees. Previously she worked for Vienna Airport and on the management board of the City Airport Train (CAT) among others. 

Philipp Piber has been Managing Director at Austro Control since the beginning of 2022 and is responsible for Air Navigation Services. Over the past two years, the company has managed to achieve a consistently high performance compared internationally despite a significant increase in traffic figures and to establish Austro Control as one of the most punctual air navigation service providers in Europe. Prior to his time as managing director for many years he served as Head of the Aviation Authority at Austro Control. Philipp Piber is currently Chairman of the COOPANS Alliance Board.