XEOS inaugurates CFM LEAP maintenance in Poland
GE Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik have inaugurated XEOS, a new engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Środa Śląska, Poland. The state-of-the-art 35,000 square meter facility specializes in servicing CFM LEAP engines for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
XEOS currently handles LEAP-1B shop visits, LEAP-1A module work, and engine testing, with plans to add LEAP-1B test cell capability. The facility employs 250 people and features an engine prep hall, main assembly hall, clean-and-inspect line, repair stations, training center, and advanced test cell.
LOT Polish Airlines, operating 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with 13 more on order, has become a key customer, having their LEAP-1B engines serviced at XEOS. This development marks GE Aerospace's 30-year presence in Poland, where it now employs over 2,000 people across six facilities and collaborates with 1,000+ local suppliers.
GE Aerospace e Lufthansa Technik hanno inaugurato XEOS, un nuovo impianto di manutenzione, riparazione e revisione (MRO) a Środa Śląska, in Polonia. L'impianto all'avanguardia di 35.000 metri quadrati è specializzato nella manutenzione dei motori CFM LEAP per gli aerei Airbus A320neo e Boeing 737 MAX.
XEOS gestisce attualmente le visite in officina per il LEAP-1B, lavori sui moduli LEAP-1A e test dei motori, con piani per aggiungere la capacità di test per il LEAP-1B. L'impianto impiega 250 persone e dispone di un'area di preparazione dei motori, un'area di assemblaggio principale, una linea di pulizia e ispezione, stazioni di riparazione, un centro di formazione e una cella di test avanzata.
LOT Polish Airlines, che opera 18 aerei Boeing 737 MAX 8 con altri 13 in ordine, è diventata un cliente chiave, avendo i propri motori LEAP-1B serviti presso XEOS. Questo sviluppo segna i 30 anni di presenza di GE Aerospace in Polonia, dove ora impiega oltre 2.000 persone in sei impianti e collabora con oltre 1.000 fornitori locali.
GE Aerospace y Lufthansa Technik han inaugurado XEOS, una nueva instalación de mantenimiento, reparación y revisión (MRO) en Środa Śląska, Polonia. La moderna instalación de 35,000 metros cuadrados se especializa en el servicio de motores CFM LEAP para aviones Airbus A320neo y Boeing 737 MAX.
XEOS actualmente maneja visitas al taller para el LEAP-1B, trabajos en módulos LEAP-1A y pruebas de motores, con planes para agregar la capacidad de celdas de prueba para el LEAP-1B. La instalación emplea a 250 personas y cuenta con un salón de preparación de motores, un salón de ensamblaje principal, una línea de limpieza e inspección, estaciones de reparación, un centro de capacitación y una celda de prueba avanzada.
LOT Polish Airlines, que opera 18 aviones Boeing 737 MAX 8 con 13 más en pedido, se ha convertido en un cliente clave, teniendo sus motores LEAP-1B atendidos en XEOS. Este desarrollo marca la presencia de 30 años de GE Aerospace en Polonia, donde ahora emplea a más de 2,000 personas en seis instalaciones y colabora con más de 1,000 proveedores locales.
GE Aerospace와 Lufthansa Technik이 폴란드 Środa Śląska에 새로운 엔진 유지보수, 수리 및 개조(MRO) 시설인 XEOS를 개관했습니다. 35,000 제곱미터의 최첨단 시설은 Airbus A320neo 및 Boeing 737 MAX 항공기용 CFM LEAP 엔진 서비스에 특화되어 있습니다.
XEOS는 현재 LEAP-1B 작업 방문, LEAP-1A 모듈 작업 및 엔진 테스트를 처리하고 있으며, LEAP-1B 테스트 셀 기능을 추가할 계획입니다. 이 시설은 250명의 직원을 고용하고 있으며, 엔진 준비 홀, 주요 조립 홀, 청소 및 검사 라인, 수리 스테이션, 교육 센터 및 고급 테스트 셀을 갖추고 있습니다.
LOT 폴란드 항공사는 18대의 Boeing 737 MAX 8 항공기를 운영하며 추가로 13대를 주문하여 주요 고객이 되었으며, XEOS에서 LEAP-1B 엔진 서비스를 받고 있습니다. 이 발전은 폴란드에서 GE Aerospace의 30년 존재를 의미하며, 현재 6개의 시설에서 2,000명 이상의 직원을 고용하고 1,000명 이상의 지역 공급업체와 협력하고 있습니다.
GE Aerospace et Lufthansa Technik ont inauguré XEOS, une nouvelle installation de maintenance, de réparation et de révision (MRO) à Środa Śląska, en Pologne. Cette installation ultramoderne de 35 000 mètres carrés est spécialisée dans le service des moteurs CFM LEAP pour les avions Airbus A320neo et Boeing 737 MAX.
XEOS gère actuellement les visites d'atelier pour le LEAP-1B, les travaux de modules LEAP-1A et les tests de moteurs, avec des projets d'ajout de la capacité de cellule de test pour le LEAP-1B. L'installation emploie 250 personnes et dispose d'une salle de préparation des moteurs, d'une salle principale d'assemblage, d'une ligne de nettoyage et d'inspection, de stations de réparation, d'un centre de formation et d'une cellule de test avancée.
LOT Polish Airlines, qui exploite 18 avions Boeing 737 MAX 8 avec 13 autres en commande, est devenue un client clé, ayant ses moteurs LEAP-1B entretenus chez XEOS. Ce développement marque les 30 ans de présence de GE Aerospace en Pologne, où elle emploie désormais plus de 2 000 personnes dans six installations et collabore avec plus de 1 000 fournisseurs locaux.
GE Aerospace und Lufthansa Technik haben XEOS, eine neue Wartungs-, Reparatur- und Überholungs (MRO) Einrichtung in Środa Śląska, Polen, eröffnet. Die hochmoderne Einrichtung mit 35.000 Quadratmetern ist auf die Wartung von CFM LEAP-Triebwerken für Airbus A320neo und Boeing 737 MAX Flugzeuge spezialisiert.
XEOS bearbeitet derzeit LEAP-1B Werkstattbesuche, LEAP-1A Modularbeiten und Triebwerktests, mit Plänen zur Erweiterung der Testzelle für LEAP-1B. Die Einrichtung beschäftigt 250 Mitarbeiter und verfügt über einen Triebwerksvorbereitungsbereich, eine Hauptmontagehalle, eine Reinigungs- und Inspektionslinie, Reparaturstationen, ein Schulungszentrum und eine fortschrittliche Testzelle.
LOT Polish Airlines, die 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Flugzeuge betreibt und 13 weitere bestellt hat, ist ein wichtiger Kunde geworden, da ihre LEAP-1B Triebwerke bei XEOS gewartet werden. Diese Entwicklung markiert die 30-jährige Präsenz von GE Aerospace in Polen, wo derzeit über 2.000 Mitarbeiter in sechs Einrichtungen beschäftigt sind und die Zusammenarbeit mit über 1.000 lokalen Zulieferern erfolgt.
- Expansion of MRO capabilities with new state-of-the-art facility
- Secured major service contract with LOT Polish Airlines for 62+ engines
- Strategic location strengthening GE's presence in European market
- Growing workforce and expanding technical capabilities
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GE Aerospace's inauguration of the XEOS maintenance facility in Poland represents a strategically important expansion of their global MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) network for CFM LEAP engines. This facility's operational significance stems from its focus on servicing the LEAP engine family, which powers two of aviation's most widely-used aircraft platforms – the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX.
The timing is particularly advantageous as the global LEAP engine installed base continues maturing into its maintenance cycle. With LEAP-1B servicing already underway and LEAP-1A module work in progress, GE is positioning to capture high-margin aftermarket revenue streams that typically deliver superior profitability compared to new engine sales. The planned addition of LEAP-1B test cell capability further enhances this positioning.
The secured maintenance agreement with LOT Polish Airlines provides an immediate customer foundation, with 62 LEAP-1B engines plus spares requiring ongoing service. This represents predictable, long-term revenue as these engines cycle through maintenance intervals over their multi-decade operational lifespans.
From a competitive standpoint, this joint venture with Lufthansa Technik strengthens GE's European MRO presence while sharing investment costs. The implementation of GE's proprietary FLIGHT DECK lean operating system should optimize operational efficiency, maximizing throughput and margin potential at this 35,000 square meter facility.
While not transformative to GE's overall financial profile, this facility represents effective execution of the company's strategy to expand its high-margin services business in a key growth market segment.
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"The inauguration of this facility highlights GE Aerospace's dedication to meeting the MRO ramp for CFM LEAP engines and our commitment to
XEOS is currently performing LEAP-1B shop visits while also supporting LEAP-1A module work and engine testing. The facility plans to add LEAP-1B test cell capability in the coming months, while growing overhaul capacity and repair capability.
"Two months ago, we proudly announced that LOT Polish Airlines had selected Lufthansa Technik for the maintenance of its CFM LEAP-1B engines," said Christian Seitler, Senior Director, New Engine Types at Lufthansa Technik, which is also a CFM-licensed Premier MRO provider for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. "It's fitting that, through our XEOS joint venture with GE Aerospace, we have inducted LOT's first engine right here in
Lufthansa Technik and LOT Polish Airlines announced their CFM LEAP-1B MRO agreement in January 2025. The Polish national carrier currently operates a fleet of 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with another 13 on order, for a total of 62 CFM LEAP-1B engines, plus spares.
"We are delighted to witness our CFM LEAP-1B engines being serviced by our compatriots at XEOS," said Maciej Maciejewicz, Head of Powerplant at LOT Polish Airlines. "This newly adjusted, state-of-the-art facility, coupled with a highly skilled workforce, presents significant potential benefits not only for our airline but also for the burgeoning aerospace sector in
XEOS is a 35,000 square meter facility that features an engine prep hall for engine inspection, a main hall for engine and module assembly and disassembly, a modern clean-and-inspect line, a growing set of repair stations, a hands-on engine training center, and an advanced test cell. The facility employs the latest best practices in lean design and operation, based on GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating system, FLIGHT DECK.
"The XEOS workforce is 250 strong and growing as we build our capacity," said Robert Burton, managing director of XEOS. "With training engines on site, we're able to staff, train, and build capability quickly – to develop a talented workforce here in the Wrocław region."
GE Aerospace technology has been powering LOT Polish Airlines for more than 25 years with CFM56-3, CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B engines for Boeing 737 Classic, Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX aircraft, respectively, as well as CF34 engines for Embraer E-Jets.
GE Aerospace also proudly supports the Polish Air Force with engines on several aircraft and helicopters. In January, GE Aerospace received an order for 210 T700 engines to power 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces.
*CFM International is a 50-50 joint company of GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 53,000 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.
About Lufthansa Technik
The Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as a maintenance, production and design organization, the company employs more than 24,000 people in dozens of locations around the globe. Lufthansa Technik offers the full range of services for commercial, VIP and special mission aircraft. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of airframes, engines, components and landing gears, as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products and digital fleet support.
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