Gulf Air has selected IBS Software as a partner to enhance its Falconflyer loyalty programme (FFP) and provide Gulf Air with the flexibility to adapt its Falconflyer programme to meet the needs of travellers and enhance its members experience.

The MRO Middle East event is to go ahead in June although the co-located aircraft interiors event AIME will not be happening this year.

Emirates has commenced trials of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass– a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information.

Qatar Airways becomes the first global carrier to operate Honeywell’s Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System version 2.0, further advancing its hygiene measures on board.

Passengers travelling with Etihad Airways from now until 31 May from Abu Dhabi to Chicago, New York, Washington and Toronto, will be the first to trial the IATA Travel Pass app to easily manage their travel health credentials.

The first-ever European Business Aviation SAF Summit has concluded with a strategic plan for advancing the production, availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels in the region.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) and Lifebuoy have signed the first of its kind Hygiene Partnership Agreement in the Middle East.

Etihad Airways has operated its first ecoFlight for 2021, continuing research and testing under the Etihad Greenliner programme to assess environmental sustainability initiatives during scheduled services.