GE Aerospace has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works No. 2 (WZL-2), a subsidiary of the state-owned PGZ Group, to establish a comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) program for the F110-GE-129 engine. The initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening Poland’s aerospace maintenance infrastructure and supporting NATO’s broader goal of localized sustainment for advanced fighter aircraft. Under the agreement, the two organizations will jointly evaluate the requirements for intermediate and depot-level maintenance. This includes expanding Poland’s capabilities in tooling, machining, specialized technician training, and test cell modernization. Once completed, the program will allow Poland to carry out most F110-related maintenance operations domestically, reducing dependency on foreign facilities and improving turnaround times for its combat fleet. The F110 engine, which delivers up to 29,500 pounds (13,381 kilograms) of thrust, powers aircraft such as the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II and Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 50/52 and Block 70/72 fighters. GE Aerospace officials explained that the engine’s modular design, incorporating Shop Replacement Units (SRUs), enables around 90 percent of maintenance tasks to be performed locally—significantly cutting lifecycle costs and boosting operational readiness. The agreement aligns with Poland’s ongoing efforts to modernize its air force. In August 2025, Warsaw signed a deal with the United States to upgrade its F-16 Block 52 fleet to the Block 72 configuration, enhancing avionics, radar systems, and performance capabilities. While Poland continues to assess the potential purchase of the F-15EX, the new MRO program would provide the necessary support structure for such an acquisition. Complementing this initiative, GE Aerospace also signed a separate partnership in September with the Polish Military University of Technology (WAT) to establish an engine training school and explore the development of an additive manufacturing laboratory. These efforts are expected to strengthen Poland’s defense technology ecosystem by fostering advanced engineering skills and localized production capacity. Together, these initiatives position Poland as a regional hub for F110 maintenance and training, reinforcing its strategic value within the NATO alliance and advancing its long-term defense industrial capabilities.
