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| Founded | 1990 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 1993 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2003 (merged into Livingston Energy Flight) | ||||||
| Operating bases | Milan Malpensa Airport | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | LaudaPoints | ||||||
| Parent company | Lauda Air | ||||||
| Headquarters | Milan, Italy | ||||||
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Lauda Air S.p.A. was an Italian leisure charter airline headquartered in Milan and based at Milan Malpensa Airport. [2]
The airline 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 Milan Malpensa Airport. [3] Lauda Air Italy was merged into the then newly established Livingston Energy Flight in 2003. [2]
During its existence, Lauda Air Italy operated the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 767-300ER | 6 | 1995 | 2004 | [4] |
| Canadair CRJ100 | 2 | 1999 | 2001 | [4] |
| Learjet 60 | 1 | 2002 | 2004 | [5] |
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