Lauda Air Italy

Lauda Air Italy
IATA
L4
ICAO
LDI
Callsign
Lauda Italy[1]
Founded 1990
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 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]

History

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

  1. Airline Codes December 2006
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Flight International 5–11 April 2005