GE Aerospace and Military Aviation Works No. 1 (WZL-1) Finalize T700 Localization Agreement

September 28, 2026

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and the Military Aviation Works No. 1 (Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze NR 1 S.A. or WZL-1) in Deblin today have signed the final agreement to enable Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) support for the T700/CT7 engines in Poland. Under this agreement, WZL-1 will serve as a licensed MRO provider for T700/CT7 engines that power the Polish Armed Forces aircraft fleet, which includes Boeing Apache, Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawks, and Leonardo AW149 and AW101 helicopters. This agreement is part of the localization commitment to support 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. Goszczynski, 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. Deblin is an excellent example of this. With its expertise in T700/CT7 engines and the AGT1500 project being developed in parallel, WZL-1's Deblin 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 of turboshaft and turboprop engines power 15 types of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft with more than 130 customers in more than 50 countries. The T700/CT7 family has surpassed 25,000 engines delivered and more than 130 million total flight hours.

The T700/CT7 engine has a widespread presence throughout Europe and the world. In Europe alone, more than 1,300 T700/CT7 engines have been delivered or are on order for 20 European military and commercial customers, marking the T700/CT7 as the engine of choice for medium-sized helicopter operators and enabling interoperability and collaboration between these customers.

The T700/CT7 design has proven itself in the harshest environments, logging millions of flight hours in hot-harsh combat zones like Iraq and Afghanistan. The engine family also powers a variety of civil aviation and military applications, including transport, utility and attack, medical evacuation, air rescue, firefighting, special operations, and marine patrol.

GE Aerospace’s presence in Poland spans over 30 years with more than 2,300 high-skilled employees across five locations. Developing the next-generation aerospace technologies for defense and commercial customers, GE Aerospace is proud to remain Poland’s long-term strategic partner.

Source : GE Aerospace