Marine Corps Returns MV-22 to Flight Status
The Marine Corps returned its MV-22s to flight on March 8, following Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) announcement that deemed the aircraft safe to fly.
Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie completes second successful flight
The Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie, a highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, successfully completed its second test flight February 23, 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
V-22 Osprey Grounding
Out of an abundance of caution, following the AFSOC operational stand down, NAVAIR is instituting a grounding bulletin for all V-22 Osprey variants Dec. 6. This decision comes after the V-22 Osprey mishap on Nov. 29, off the shore of Yakushima, Japan. …
Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie completes first flight
The Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, a highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle successfully completed its first test flight October 3, 2023, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Marine Corps partnered with the Office of the Undersecreta…
Marine Corps orders aviation safety stand down
Following three Class-A aviation mishaps over the last six weeks, Acting Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, directed all Marine Corps aviation units to conduct a two-day pause in operations this week to discuss aviation safety matters …
Marine Corps Releases Command Investigation Into the MV-22B Osprey Mishap in California on June 8, 2022
The investigation into the cause of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing MV-22B Osprey mishap in Glamis, California, on June 8, 2022, is complete. We have provided the results of the investigation to the families of our fa…
V-22 Joint Program Issues Bulletin to Restrict Flights
Based on the recommendation from the V-22 Joint Program Office, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Navy issued a time limit, via fleet bulletin, on the V-22 Input Quill Assembly, effective Feb. 3, 2023.
Consolidated Disposition Authority Review Board Report on 2016 and 2018 Aviation Mishaps
On 18 June 2020, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps provided the institution’s review and
Consolidated Disposition Authority Review Board Report on 2016 and 2018 Aviation Mishaps
On 18 June 2020, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps provided the institution’s review and
Marking the 109th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Excellence
By Rear Adm. John Meier, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic U.S. Naval Aviation marks its early beginnings on May 8, 1911, with a purchase request made by Capt. Washington Irving Chambers for the Navy’s first aircraft. In the years leading up to World War I, pioneer aviators pushed the development of hydroaeroplanes and flying boats, …