GE Aerospace has officially inaugurated XEOS, a cutting-edge engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in ŚrodaŚląska, near Wrocław, Poland. The facility, a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik, will focus on servicing CFM International’s LEAP engines, which power popular narrowbody aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo family and Boeing 737 MAX models.
Alan Kelly, General Manager of LEAP services at GE Aerospace, highlighted the company’s commitment to expanding MRO capabilities for CFM LEAP engines, emphasizing the importance of the new facility for Poland and GE’s long-standing presence in the country. GE Aerospace has been operating in Poland for 30 years, employing over 2,000 people across six locations and supporting local industry growth through partnerships with universities and suppliers.
XEOS is currently conducting LEAP-1B engine visits, while also supporting LEAP-1A module work and engine testing. The facility plans to add a LEAP-1B test cell in the coming months, as it continues to expand its engine overhaul and repair capacities.
Christian Seitler, Senior Director of New Engine Types at Lufthansa Technik, pointed out the significance of the partnership with GE Aerospace in supporting LOT Polish Airlines’ maintenance needs. Recently, LOT Polish Airlines selected Lufthansa Technik for the maintenance of its CFM LEAP-1B engines, and the first engine has already been inducted at XEOS in Poland.
The new facility is designed with modern, state-of-the-art features, including an engine prep hall for inspections, a main assembly hall, a clean-and-inspect line, multiple repair stations, and an advanced test cell. It spans 35,000 square meters and uses GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating system, FLIGHT DECK, to ensure operational efficiency.
Robert Burton, Managing Director of XEOS, noted that the facility is rapidly expanding its workforce, with plans for continued growth. The facility already employs 250 people and provides hands-on training with onsite engines to quickly develop a skilled workforce in the Wrocław region.
XEOS represents a major development for both LOT Polish Airlines and the broader aerospace sector in Poland. Maciej Maciejewicz, Head of Powerplant at LOT, expressed excitement about the new facility, which is expected to bring significant benefits to the airline and to Poland’s growing aerospace industry.
GE Aerospace has been a long-time partner of LOT Polish Airlines, providing CFM56 and LEAP engines for their fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. The company also continues to support the Polish Air Force with engines for various military aircraft, including a recent order for T700 engines to power Apache Guardian helicopters. As a leader in global aerospace propulsion and services, GE Aerospace’s new facility in Poland represents a significant investment in both the region’s workforce and the future of aviation technology.
