One of world's largest turbine engine laboratories launched near Warsaw

Thanks to a joint effort of state-controlled and private firms as well as Warsaw-based universities, one of the world's largest turbine engine testing laboratories has been open in Zielonka, near Warsaw, a press release read. "This facility is a great opportunity for the aviation sector and a perfect example of cooperation between business and academics," said the CEO at Polonia Aero, Giacomo Vessia. Next year, the laboratory will start running tests on the turbine engine of the new generation of Boeing 777. The value of the investment stood at some PLN 230 million, 80 percent of the funds came from the EU budget. The facility is located in the area of Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze nr 4, a company involved in its construction. The Ministry of Economy, The Ministry of Defense, The Ministry of Infrastructure of Development as well as the National Center of Research and Development supported the project.