The UK authorities lifted the electronic ban that was imposed on larger phones, laptops and tablets in the cabin on Royal Jordanian flights from Queen Alia International Airport to the UK.

DTP, a system integrator for the aviation industry, will launch a brand new flight performance monitoring (FPM) solution at the 17th edition of the annual Airport Show to be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from May 15-17, 2017.

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority reaffirms its commitment to innovation by working with Strata, Etihad Airways Engineering and Siemens on regulations, airworthiness requirements and guidance material for the stakeholders' designed, certified and manufactured aircraft interior part with 3D printing technology, which is the first one in the Middle East.

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is hosting the ICAO Cyber Summit & Exhibition 2017 with the theme “Making sense of cyber – security, safety and resilience” 4-6 April 2017, at Westin Hotel, Al Habtoor City in Dubai, UAE, gathering more than 80 Nations and more than 500 registered participants.

The first flight of Boeing's 787-10 took place last week. GE Aviation is a key supplier of the aircraft including the common core system and enhanced airborne flight recorder.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on of large electronic items on certain flights departing the Middle East and North Africa.

Yahsat has started a long-term strategic partnership with UAE communications solutions company X SAT FZE. Under the agreement, X SAT is committed to capacity on Yahsat's upcoming Ka-band satellite, Al Yah 3, to be launched later this year.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that “Creating Sustainable and Safe Operations in an Interconnected World” will be the theme for the inaugural Safety and Flight Ops Conference.