


Japan’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Cleared to Resume Operations After Grounding
The Japanese military's hybrid-helicopter Osprey fleet is cleared for flight again after an incident attributed to human error.
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Japan's fleet of V-22 Ospreys has been approved to resume operations after an incident on October 27th identified human error as the cause of the aircraft's instability during takeoff. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has completed a review of safety protocols following a temporary grounding. The incident occurred during joint exercises with U.S. forces, prompting concerns about the aircraft's safety, particularly in Okinawa, where local residents have raised questions about the aircraft's safety record.
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