GE Aerospace Finalizes T700 Engine MRO Localization Agreement with Poland's WZL-1
GE Aerospace and Military Aviation Works No. 1 (WZL-1) in Dęblin, Poland, have finalized an agreement for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) support for T700/CT7 engines. This agreement designates WZL-1 as a licensed MRO provider for these engines, which power the Polish Armed Forces' aircraft fleet, including Boeing Apache, Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawks, and Leonardo AW149 and AW101 helicopters. The localization commitment is part of the Apache helicopter order placed by the Polish Ministry of National Defense in 2024. Shawn Warren, Vice President, Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace, emphasized that this partnership ensures high-standard maintenance and support for the Polish fleet. Jacek A. Goszczyński, CEO of WZL-1, highlighted that the agreement strengthens Poland's sovereign MRO capabilities and national security, while Adam Leszkiewicz, President of the Management Board of Polish Armaments Group, noted the creation of highly skilled jobs and the strengthening of regional industrial hubs.