AAR CORP., a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 (WZL-2), aPolish aviation company have jointly inaugurated a new state-of-the-art aircraft overhaul facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The ceremony took place in Bydgoszcz, Poland in early November 2022.The facility has already inducted two F-16s for maintenance and repairs with plans to induct a third in December 2023.
U.S. government personnel, including Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski, Polish government officials, and leaders from AAR and WZL-2 celebrated the official opening of a depot capability supporting the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) F-16 fleet. In addition to leveraging collaboration across AAR, WZL-2, and government partners to deliver consistent mission readiness for U.S. forces and allies, this operation is expected to offer job opportunities and economic growth to Poland.