Emirates has introduced its new generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The latest features include larger screens in First Class and Economy Class and three times the media storage – offering passengers an even greater choice of content on board.

Two innovative businesses - one in advanced winglet technology and the other in shape-adaptive structures – are forming a joint venture to commercialise wing morphing.

Etihad Airways and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologieshave signed a research agreement to develop a fog prediction and monitoring system to enhance guest experience and serve the needs of the aviation sector.

Honeywell has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately-held Satcom1, the provider of on board communications routing software and a satellite communications provider of airtime and consulting services.

Emirates has launched an Arabic version of its mobile site, allowing customers in the Middle East and North Africa to book flights, check-in online, change or upgrade their flights and receive their boarding pass.

IATA's director general and CEO, Tony Tyler called on Arab air carriers to set '1001 Arabian nights' as a target to put in place foundations for the next chapter of “glorious aviation growth in the Middle East”.

Emirates customers will be able to enjoy the first six Star Wars movies in one from January.

Qatar Airways has announced that telecommunications company Ooredoo will be the exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi across the airline's state-of-the-art fleet.