Aviation Entrepreneur and Racing Legend Niki Lauda Flies West
Racing legend and aviator Niki Lauda, 70, passed away on May 20.
Niki Lauda, left, celebrated with Peter Likoray, senior v-p Bombardier Business Aircraft, after placing his order for his then-Global 7000 at EBACE 2015.
Niki Lauda, left, celebrated with Peter Likoray, senior v-p Bombardier Business Aircraft, after placing his order for his then-Global 7000 at EBACE 2015.

On Monday, Formula 1 racing legend and aviation entrepreneur Niki Lauda “passed away peacefully,” said his family. He had undergone a lung transplant in August, and had spent a period in hospital with influenza in January.