Austria is no different to Malta in courting controversy over political appointments, with the latest storm hitting Vienna International Airport.

Austrian newspaper Die Presse has questioned why Vienna Airport issued vacancies for two of its top posts when the contracts of those currently in office will expire in 18 months’ time.

The adverts for chief financial officer and chief operating officer appeared in the Austrian press at the end of last month and the deadline for applicants is April 30.

Vienna Airport is a principal shareholder in Malta International Airport. It has a direct 10 per cent stake in MIA and is the majority shareholder in Malta Mediterranean Link Consortium, which holds 40 per cent of the Maltese airport’s shares. The developments in Austria could have an effect on the structure at MIA, industry sources told Times of Malta last week.

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