GE Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik have officially inaugurated XEOS, a cutting-edge engine MRO facility located in Środa Śląska near Wrocław, Poland. The joint venture focuses on servicing CFM International LEAP engines, which power two of the world's most popular narrow-body aircraft types — the Airbus A320neo family and the Boeing 737 MAX. Specifically, XEOS handles the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, supporting growing demand for maintenance as global fleets expand.
Currently, the facility is performing LEAP-1B shop visits and supporting module work and engine testing for LEAP-1A engines. Plans are in place to introduce LEAP-1B test cell capability in the coming months, alongside an increase in overhaul capacity and repair services. Covering 35,000 m², XEOS is equipped with an engine preparation hall, a main assembly and disassembly area, a clean-and-inspect line, multiple repair stations, a dedicated engine training centre, and an advanced test cell. The facility is designed and operated using GE Aerospace's lean operating system, FLIGHT DECK, ensuring efficiency and precision.
The opening of XEOS coincides with Lufthansa Technik's recent agreement to maintain LOT Polish Airlines' fleet of LEAP-1B engines. LOT operates 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with a further 13 on order, making for a total of 62 engines plus spares. The first engine from LOT's fleet has already been inducted at XEOS, marking a significant milestone for Poland's growing aerospace sector.
GE Aerospace, celebrating 30 years in Poland, employs over 2,000 staff across six facilities and works closely with eight local universities and more than 1,000 suppliers. Through projects like XEOS and investment in training programmes, including the Next Engineers initiative, GE is committed to developing Poland's skilled aerospace workforce and expanding its MRO capabilities in the region.
