30.09.1957
Austrian Airlines were founded with a capital of ATS 60 million.

31.03.1958
Start of flight operations (first service: Vienna - London) with four chartered Vickers Viscount 779.

01.03.1960
Inauguration of 6 Vickers Viscounts 837, replacing the chartered Vickers Viscounts 779

20.02.1963
Inauguration of the first jet, a Caravelle VI-R.

29.08.1967
Austrian Airlines' share capital is increased to a total of ATS 290 million.