V-22 Osprey Aircraft Safety Record

The safety record of the V-22 Osprey aircraft is under scrutiny following multiple crashes resulting in the loss of service members. Families of victims are pushing for design changes to enhance safety, while lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers. The House subcommittee on National Security will hold a hearing on the program's safety record and oversight.

Pentagon lifting ban on V-22 Osprey flights

The Pentagon will lift the ban on flights by the grounded V-22 Osprey next week following a high-level 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 following crashes in Japan and Australia that are still under investigation.

Boeing 737 Max Program Management Shake-Up

Boeing's head of the 737 Max program is leaving in a management shake-up following a January mishap that damaged the company's reputation. The incident involved a plane's door panel blowing out midair, prompting FAA action. This comes after previous crashes involving Max planes. Alaska and United Airlines have returned Max 9s to service, but doubts remain about the future with Boeing Max planes.