Lauda Air Italy
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| Founded | 1990 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 1993 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2003 (merged into Livingston) | ||||||
| Operating bases | Malpensa International Airport | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | LaudaPoints | ||||||
| Airport lounge | LaudaLounge | ||||||
| Fleet size | 3 | ||||||
| Company slogan | Pozzo Della Mosca ("Fly Well") | ||||||
| Headquarters | Italy | ||||||
| Key people | Francesco Giuilani (CEO), Romano DiFilipo (CFO) | ||||||
Lauda Air S.p.A. was an airline based in Milan, Italy. It was a sister company of the Austrian Lauda Air and operated long haul charter services to the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Maldives and Thailand, mainly out of Malpensa International Airport.[2] Its aircraft fleet consisted of three Airbus A330-200.[2] Previously its fleet consisted of 3 Boeing 767-200s.
History
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The airline had been established in September 1990 and started operations in 1993. It was majority-owned by the Volante company, itself controlled by Niki Lauda, former world motor racing champion, while the remaining shares were with Gruppo Ventaglio. On 31 March 2003, Gruppo Ventaglio purchased Volante's share and integrated Lauda Air Italy with Livingston under the parent company Livingston Aviation Group. Livingston was established on 13 January 2003 and started operations in May 2003.[2]
References
- ↑ Airline Codes December 2006
- 1 2 3 Flight International 5–11 April 2005
