GE Aerospace Receives T700 Engine Order for Poland's Apache Guardian Helicopters
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GE Aerospace has secured an order for 210 T700 engines to power 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces. This follows a cooperative agreement signed in August 2024 between GE Aerospace and the Polish Ministry of National Defense.
The agreement establishes that Military Aviation Works in Deblin (WZL-1) will provide licensed MRO support for T700 engines, while the Military University of Technology in Warsaw will manage training programs. This partnership will create high-value jobs in Poland and provide new areas of engine maintenance technology.
The T700/CT7 engine family has an impressive track record with over 25,000 engines delivered and 130 million total flight hours accumulated across 50 countries. In Europe alone, more than 1,300 T700/CT7 engines have been delivered or are on order for 20 European military customers.
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- Secured major order for 210 T700 engines for Polish military
- Expansion of presence in European defense market
- Strategic partnership with Polish defense industry establishing local MRO capabilities
- Part of larger IDIQ contract with U.S. Army for up to 950 T700 engines through 2029
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The 210 T700 engine order for Poland's Apache fleet represents a substantial strategic win for GE Aerospace, with multi-faceted implications. The deal's significance extends beyond the immediate revenue impact, encompassing important technology transfer and local industrial development components through the partnership with WZL-1 and WAT.
This agreement positions GE Aerospace advantageously in the growing Eastern European defense market, particularly valuable given NATO's increased focus on strengthening its eastern flank. The maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) component is especially noteworthy, as it creates a long-term revenue stream and strategic foothold in the region. The establishment of local MRO capabilities typically generates 2-3 times the original equipment value over the program's lifecycle.
The broader context of the IDIQ contract for up to 950 T700 engines through 2029 suggests strong future demand, providing stable revenue visibility. The T700/CT7 family's extensive installed base of 25,000 engines and 130 million flight hours demonstrates its market dominance and recurring revenue potential through maintenance and upgrades.
The integration of Polish maintenance capabilities for the T700 engine series represents a significant technological advancement for Poland's defense infrastructure. The technology transfer agreement with WZL-1 and WAT's training programs will create a self-sufficient ecosystem for engine maintenance, important for military readiness and operational independence.
The T700's proven track record in harsh combat environments and its commonality across multiple platforms (Apache, Black Hawk, AW149, AW101) creates operational efficiencies and reduces logistics complexity. This standardization typically results in 15-20% lower maintenance costs and improved fleet availability rates.
The potential expansion into F110, F414 and F404 engine partnerships signals a broader strategic alignment with Poland's military modernization efforts. This comprehensive approach to engine maintenance sovereignty aligns with modern military doctrine emphasizing domestic support capabilities for critical defense assets.
"This T700 engine is the engine of choice for medium-sized helicopters with its exceptional performance, reliability, and durability," said Amy Gowder, President and CEO of Defense & Systems at GE Aerospace. "This order strengthens our relationship with
The engine order follows a cooperative agreement signed in August 2024 between GE Aerospace and the Polish Ministry of National Defense. Under that agreement, Military Aviation Works in Deblin (Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze NR 1 S.A. or WZL-1) will provide licensed MRO support for the T700 engines on the Apache as well as the Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk, and CT7 engines on Leonardo AW149 and AW101 helicopters that are in the Polish Armed Forces aircraft fleet. Military University of Technology in
The cooperative agreement between GE Aerospace, WZL-1, and WAT will sustain high-value jobs in
The T700/CT7 family of turboshaft and turboprop engines powers 15 types of military and civilian helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft with more than 130 customers in more than 50 countries. More than 25,000 T700/CT7 engines have been delivered and accumulated more than 130 million total flight hours. The T700/CT7 design has proven itself in the harshest environments, logging millions of flight hours in hot-harsh combat zones like
The engines will be built and delivered under a contract with the
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 44,000 commercial and 26,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of 52,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow and the future at www.geaerospace.com.
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