GE Aerospace and Military Aviation Works No. 1 (WZL-1) finalize T700 localization agreement

Warsaw, Poland — September 28, 2026: GE Aerospace and Military Aviation Works No. 1 (WZL-1) have signed a final agreement in Dęblin to enable Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul support for T700/CT7 engines in Poland. The deal licenses WZL-1 to provide MRO services for engines that power the Polish Armed Forces’ aircraft fleet, including Boeing Apache, Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk, and Leonardo AW149 and AW101 helicopters. The arrangement is part of a localization commitment tied to the Apache helicopter order placed by the Polish Ministry of National Defense in 2024.

“WZL-1 has a strong reputation for engine maintenance in Poland, and the agreement that we signed today will ensure the Polish Armed Forces’ new fleet of Boeing Apache helicopters along with all the T700- and CT7-powered helicopters in service will be maintained and supported to the high standards that only licensed MRO providers can deliver,” said Shawn Warren, Vice President, Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace.

“This agreement represents a significant milestone in the development of Poland’s sovereign MRO capabilities for T700 and CT7 engines. The competencies gained through this partnership will enable us to support the long-term readiness of the AH-64E Apache fleet and other critical platforms operated by the Polish Armed Forces. At the same time, it strengthens national security, advances the capabilities of the Polish defence industrial base, and solidifies WZL-1’s role as a strategic partner in the support of advanced aviation systems,” said Jacek A. Goszczyński, PhD Eng., CEO of Military Aviation Works No. 1 (WZL-1).

“We appreciate the American industry’s commitment and its partnership-driven approach to developing the capabilities of Poland’s defense sector. Working with leading global companies such as GE Aerospace allows Polish Armaments Group’s (PGZ) companies to acquire the advanced technologies, knowledge, and expertise needed to service the most sophisticated military equipment. Today we are taking another step in that process. Through this work, we are creating highly skilled jobs, building local engineering capacity, and strengthening regional industrial hubs. Dęblin is an excellent example of this. With its expertise in T700/CT7 engines and the AGT1500 project being developed in parallel, WZL-1’s Dęblin facility is becoming the leading center in this part of Europe for the maintenance of American military propulsion systems. As the Polish Armaments Group, we are a trusted partner to the Polish Armed Forces. Our task is to ensure the highest standard of service for equipment acquired for the Polish military and to keep it mission-ready throughout its entire service life. This latest agreement between WZL-1 and a global partner confirms that we are consistently building the capabilities Poland’s military needs,” said Adam Leszkiewicz, President of the Management Board of Polish Armaments Group.

The T700/CT7 family powers 15 types of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft operated by more than 130 customers in over 50 countries. The engine line has surpassed 25,000 deliveries and accumulated more than 130 million total flight hours. In Europe, more than 1,300 T700/CT7 engines have been delivered or are on order for 20 military and commercial customers, underpinning interoperability among medium-sized helicopter operators.

The T700/CT7 design has been proven in harsh environments, including combat zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan, and supports a wide range of civil and military missions spanning transport, utility and attack, medical evacuation, air rescue, firefighting, special operations, and marine patrol.

GE Aerospace’s footprint in Poland spans more than 30 years, employing over 2,300 high-skilled workers across five locations and developing next-generation aerospace technologies for defense and commercial customers.

WZL-1 is a key company within Poland’s defense and aerospace industry and a member of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), operating facilities in Łódź and Dęblin. For more than 80 years, it has specialized in maintenance, repair, overhaul, modernization, and servicing of aircraft and related systems for the Polish Armed Forces and international customers. Recent activities include strategic agreements for MRO of AH-64E Apache helicopters and M1A1/M1A2 Abrams tank engines, production of launch canisters for PAC-3 MSE missiles, and maintenance and support services for Poland’s fleet of M-346 Master advanced jet trainers.