The Rostec State Corporation company, Russian Helicopters, is to open a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for the Egyptian Air Force’s Mi-8T and Mi-17-1V helicopters.

The Serbian MRO plans to add new aircraft types to its maintenance capabilities in Southeast Europe.

Karolis Čepukas, accountable manager for Kaunas Aircraft Maintenance Services, Ryanair’s maintenance base in Lithuania, talks about servicing the Irish carrier’s expanding Boeing 737 fleet, which numbers 455 but is expected to grow to 585 by 2024. He also discusses the interaction between the airline’s bases.

Gogo will build a 5G network for aviation and says it will provide "easy upgrade paths" for existing customers.

The reach and impact of OEMs in the aftermarket is being increasingly felt but analysts are not seeing many negative implications yet.

A survey by Inside MRO, ATW and AeroDynamic Advisory shows Boeing ranked highest in airlines’ satisfaction with OEMs’ aftermarket support.

An MRO executive shares his wisdom on diversifying an aftermarket business.

Emirates AOG parts service takes off; Southwest mechanics finally approve contract; top MRO news this month.