American engine manufacturer GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works No. 2 (WZL-2) to strengthen the country’s capabilities in F110 engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). The partnership aims to establish an advanced MRO framework to support Poland’s growing fighter jet fleet and enhance its defense self-sufficiency.
Under the agreement, GE Aerospace and WZL-2 — part of Poland’s state-owned PGZ Group — will collaborate to define the scope of intermediate and depot-level maintenance activities. The work will include tooling, machining, technician training, and test cell modernization, ensuring Polish facilities can handle complex F110 service requirements locally.
GE Aerospace highlighted that the F110 engine, known for its 29,500 pounds of thrust, powers both the F-15EX Eagle II and the F-16 Block 50/72 fighter aircraft. Designed with Shop Replacement Units (SRUs), the engine allows up to 90 percent of maintenance to be performed on-site, reducing downtime and operational costs.
While Poland is considering acquiring F-15EX fighters, it has already taken major steps toward modernization with an August 2025 contract to upgrade its F-16 Block 52s to Block 72 standards. Additionally, GE Aerospace recently partnered with the Polish Military University of Technology (WAT) to explore the creation of an engine training school and an additive manufacturing lab, further advancing Poland’s defense industry capabilities.
