U.S. Military Lifts Grounding Order on V-22 Osprey Aircraft

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The U.S. military has lifted the grounding order on the V-22 Osprey aircraft despite a series of fatal crashes, confident in new procedural changes to enhance safety. Families of service members who died in the crashes remain skeptical.

Key Points

  • V-22 Osprey aircraft grounded for over three months after a series of fatal crashes
  • The decision to return to flight based on confidence in mitigating failure through new procedural changes
  • Military implementing operational limitations to enhance safety

Pros

  • Confidence in new procedural changes to enhance safety
  • Prioritizing the safety of aircrew in the decision to return to flight

Cons

  • Some families of service members remain skeptical due to lack of clarity on the cause of the crashes
  • Ongoing investigations by the Government Accountability Office and Congress highlight concerns about safety and performance of the Osprey aircraft