{
  "id": 1878025,
  "title": "Vienna Airport raises 2026 guidance on Malta, Kosice growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/vienna-airport-raises-2026-guidance-on-malta-kosice-growth",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-19T06:07:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/vienna-airport-raises-2026-guidance-on-malta-kosice-growth-93CH-4866462"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flughafen Wien AG announced on Wednesday that its first-half revenue grew by 0.9% as passenger numbers at its Malta and Kosice airports helped to offset the decline at its Vienna hub. The Austrian airport operator reported a 7.0% increase in group net profit for the first six months of the year. The boost in profits was attributed to growth at the Malta and Kosice facilities, cost-saving measures, and special effects. First-half revenue reached €529.30 million, with EBIT at €159.40 million and EBITDA at €227.10 million. The company has raised its full-year 2026 guidance, anticipating group revenue of around €1.08 billion. Previously, the company had forecast lower revenue for the year. Now, Flughafen Wien projects a total group passenger volume of approximately 42.5 million for 2026, with Vienna Airport handling 30.5 million passengers. The airline expects group net profit of about €220 million before non-controlling interests for the full year. Passenger volumes at Vienna Airport were lower due to reduced low-cost carrier capacity and the Middle East conflict, according to the management. The company's earnings improvement was attributed to a rigorous cost-savings program and special effects. The article was generated with the assistance of AI and reviewed by an editor.",
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}