Regional aviation connecting Germany with precision.
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Augsburg, Germany
Augsburg Airways was a German regional airline headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria. Founded in 1980, it operated scheduled and charter flights primarily in Germany and across Europe, serving as an important regional feeder carrier.
The airline became closely associated with Lufthansa, operating flights under the Lufthansa Regional banner as a franchise partner. This arrangement allowed Augsburg Airways to connect smaller German cities to major Lufthansa hubs, particularly Munich and Frankfurt.
Augsburg Airways ceased independent operations in 2012, when Lufthansa integrated its operations into other regional subsidiaries. The airline had played a significant role in developing regional aviation infrastructure in southern Germany throughout its operational history.
Hubs & network
Augsburg Airways primarily operated through Munich Airport (MUC) and Augsburg Airport (AGB) as its main bases.
Fleet
Augsburg Airways operated a fleet of Bombardier Dash 8 (Q-series) turboprop aircraft, along with Canadair Regional Jets (CRJ) for its regional scheduled services.
Notable facts
- ›Operated as a Lufthansa Regional franchise partner for much of its history.
- ›Founded in 1980 and ceased operations in 2012.
- ›Headquartered at Augsburg Airport in Bavaria, Germany.
- ›Primarily served routes connecting smaller German cities to major Lufthansa hubs.
- ›IATA code IQ and ICAO code AUB were assigned to the carrier.
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