IATA hopes for widespread adoption of contactless travel to be achieved within five years, although that timeline depends on government and regulatory acceptance.

Passenger-to-freight conversion specialist Mammoth Freighters has received supplemental type certificate approval from the FAA for its Boeing 777-200LRMF cargo modification.

Volatile fuel prices could force further industry consolidation or other structural change, Delta Air Lines suggests.

Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines is considering expanding its fleet beyond the 12 Boeing 787-9s it has already confirmed.

Chilean operator Sky Airline has entered into a purchase-and-leaseback agreement with lessor BOC Aviation for three Airbus A321XLRs.

Latvia’s government may potentially loan national carrier airBaltic up to $35 million as it tries to interest neighboring states in taking a stake in the airline.

GetJet Group, parent of ACMI and charter specialist GetJet Airlines, plans to increase its fleet after securing external financing.

Avion Express is finalizing the return of 15 Airbus A320 family aircraft to lessors as European airlines adjust their wet lease plans for this summer.