V-22 fleet operationally paused following precautionary landing

By Abby Shepherd / December 9, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Following a recent precautionary landing of a CV-22 Osprey aircraft, all V-22 variants are operationally paused as of Dec. 6, Naval Air Systems Command told Inside Defense today. NAVAIR does not have an estimate on the length of the pause, due to the “evolving situation,” spokesperson Neil Lobeda said. “The safety of our V-22 aircrew is our top priority,” Lobeda said. “We are committed to ensuring our sailors, airmen and Marines are able to successfully complete their missions and...

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