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Boeing-Bell JV Plans MV-22B Osprey Midair Refueling Trials

Boeing-Bell JV Plans MV-22B Osprey Midair Refueling Trials - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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Boeing-Bell JV Plans MV-22B Osprey Midair Refueling Trials - top government contractors - best government contracting eventA joint venture between Boeing and Bell Helicopter aims to begin the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft’s midair refueling trials in early 2019 to achieve full service capability in 2020, AIN Online reported Wednesday.

The effort to include a refueling function in the Osprey aims to eliminate the reliance of the U.S. Marine Corps‘ Air Combat Elements on carrier-based U.S. Navy refuelers.

The joint venture selected Cobham in 2016 to construct the aircraft’s aerial refueling system that builds on the FR300 Hose Drum Unit.

The Navy recently awarded a $4.19 billion contract modification to Bell-Boeing for multiple variants of the Osprey, including 14 MV-22B units that will feature the aerial refueling system for the Marines.

The V-22 aerial refueling system is currently exclusive to the Marines.

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Written by Nichols Martin

a staff writer at Executive Mosaic, produces articles on the federal government's technology and business interests. The coverage of these articles include government contracting, cybersecurity, information technology, health care and national security.

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