IATA Code: NG ICAO Code: LDA Known As: Lauda Air Full Name: Lauda Air Luftfahrt AG Country: Austria Hubs: Vienna Callsign: Lauda Air Web Site: www.laudaair.com History: Lauda Air was founded in 1978 by former Formula One driver Niki Lauda. In 1989 Lauda inaugurated long-haul operations. In 2003, Austrian Airlines acquired the remainder of Lauda's stake and in 2005 flight operations merged with Austrian Airlines. The Lauda Air brand now operates charter flights within the Austrian Airlines Group.