The impact of the US and UK bans on electronics from Muslim-majority countries will be cross examined at the fifth edition of the World Aviation Safety Summit, which will be held on 11 and 12 April in Dubai. Industry leaders will debate how these bans will impact the industry and what should be the best way to deal with such significant changes from both airlines and passengers.

To mark Earth Hour on 25 March 2017, Qatar Airways switched off the lights at its corporate headquarters between 8:30 and 9:30pm in an effort to encourage communities and individuals to come together to highlight the importance of combatting climate change.

Turkish Airlines now introduces its new in-flight mobile connectivity through eXPhone for an uninterrupted communication on board.

STG Aerospace has secured FAA approval for saf-Tglo blu across the majority of Boeing, Airbus and Embraer aircraft types.

The UAE's Strata Manufacturing, Mubadala's advanced composite aero-structures manufacturer, says it will open its second facility – a 'Factory of the Future' - at the Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park. The facility, due to be fully operational 2020, will feature a range of smart technology solutions and equipment to support Strata's ambition in becoming one of the top aero-structure companies globally.

Gulf Air in partnership with OAG has launched an online Flight Status Facility on the airline's official website gulfair.com providing booked passengers with real-time information on their Gulf Air flights including customised flight trackers, destination, weather and flight status alerts via email/SMS/Twitter that are all available in English, Arabic, German and French.

Qatar Airways is offering passengers a laptop loan service in response to the electronics ban.

Etihad Airways and Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) have joined forces to celebrate grassroots football, shining a light on inspiring untold stories from a selection of the airline's key global gateways.