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FRCE inducts first Navy CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor for maintenance

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.— Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) met a new milestone with the induction of its first Navy CMV-22B Osprey for maintenance. With receipt of this aircraft, the depot now services all three variants of the V-22 platform, which also include the Marine Corps MV-22B and the Air Force CV-22. Leer másFRCE inducts first Navy CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor for maintenance[…]

FLRAA achieves Milestone B and enters next phase of development

PEO Aviation REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The Army’s Future Vertical Lift program took a major step forward as the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, or FLRAA, program entered the next major phase of development when the Army announced the approval of the FLRAA Milestone B Acquisition Decision Memorandum on August 2, 2024. The decision came Leer másFLRAA achieves Milestone B and enters next phase of development[…]

Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor completes aircraft carrier trial campaign

Rome, 26/06/2024 – The Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor programme set another major industry capability milestone after its first successful trial on an aircraft carrier, which was recently conducted with the support of the Marina Militare (Italian Navy). From 3-12 April, the AW609 AC4 aircraft, fully representative of the final production configuration, performed demonstration trials relocating from Leer másLeonardo AW609 tiltrotor completes aircraft carrier trial campaign[…]

MV-22B from VMM-268 prepares for MRF-D deployment

Story by 1st Lt. Hannah Venables, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY – U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departed yesterday from Marine Corps Base Hawaii for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for Leer másMV-22B from VMM-268 prepares for MRF-D deployment[…]

MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors begin reintegration with 15th MEU

Story by Capt. Brian Tuthill, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The 15th MEU began MV-22B Osprey reintegration training March 21, 2024, transporting a platoon of Marines across Camp Pendleton to regain proficiencies in foundational skills for pilots and infantry Marines. The training was conducted at two sites and involved Leer másMV-22B Osprey tiltrotors begin reintegration with 15th MEU[…]

Navy announces CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor return to flight status

March 8, 2024 — The U.S. Navy returned its CMV-22B Osprey fleet to flight status March 8, 2024, following NAVAIR’s announcement that issued clearance for the V-22 Osprey to fly. The Navy is implementing a deliberate, multi-phased, conditions-based approach that will prioritize safety during the CMV-22B Osprey return to flight. Starting immediately, Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Leer másNavy announces CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor return to flight status[…]

NAVAIR returns the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to flight status

Naval Air System, PAX River. — NAVAIR returns the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to flight, this status is effective from March 8, 2024 at 7 a.m. EST. Naval Air Systems Command is issuing the flight clearance for the V-22 Osprey that lifting its grounding status. This decision follows a meticulous and data-driven approach prioritizing the safety Leer másNAVAIR returns the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to flight status[…]

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