"US Military Clears Osprey Fleet for Flight Following Fatal Crashes"

The U.S. military has cleared the V-22 Osprey aircraft to fly again after a series of fatal crashes, lifting the grounding order that followed the November 2019 crash off the coast of Japan. While the crash remains under investigation, officials have identified a potential material failure in the aircraft’s proprotor gearbox but have not publicly disclosed the findings. The military plans to implement new procedural changes and operational limitations to enhance safety, with a phased approach for the return to flight. However, some families of service members and members of Congress remain skeptical and have ongoing concerns about the safety and performance of the Osprey aircraft.