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Naval Air Systems Command

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military-aviation1 year ago

"Resumed Osprey Flights: Unresolved Details and New Maintenance Plan"

The US military has cleared the V-22 Osprey to fly again after grounding the fleet due to a fatal crash in Japan. While officials have identified the part that failed, they have not disclosed it, and the corrosion of the wreckage may prevent a full understanding of the failure. The Ospreys will return to flight with unspecified operational limitations, phased reintroduction, increased maintenance checks, and refresher training for pilot instructors.

military-aviation1 year ago

"Pentagon Lifts Osprey Flight Ban Following Deadly Crash"

The Pentagon is set to lift the ban on V-22 Osprey flights next week, following a meeting where Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin endorsed the military services' plans for a safe return to operations. The Osprey has been grounded for almost three months after a fatal Air Force crash in Japan, and the decision to end the flight ban is up to Naval Air Systems Command. The services have worked on plans to mitigate the known material failure and establish a more conservative approach to operating the Osprey.