The US Navy announced initial operational capability (IOC) for the CMV-22B Osprey, confirming the platform’s operational readiness following the successful completion of its maiden deployment, on Feb. 17, 2022.

The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group made history earlier this month when it deployed from San Diego, Aug. 2: It marked the first time that a U.S. Navy carrier deployed with the CMV-22B Osprey and F-35C Lightning II aircraft.

The “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 and members of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 successfully delivered an F-35C power module aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U. S. Navy’s first, at-sea replenishment for this component.

A CMV-22B Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) variant of the Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft from the “Titans” ...

The recent cross-country flight of the Navy’s new CMV-22B Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) variant of the Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft was not only a milestone for the program, but also proved to be a perfect opportunity to demonstrate the effective fusion of development and operational test in a real-world environment.

The U.S. Navy has received the first CMV-22B Osprey built by Bell and Boeing. The latest variant brings proven tiltrotor capabilities designed specifically for carrier fleet operations.

The first CMV-22B Osprey, built by Boeing and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, completed first flight operations at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center.

The Bell Boeing Joint Program Office has been awarded an estimated $143,863,184 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for performance-based logistics and engineering support for the V-22 platform. This is an 11-month base contract with four one-year option periods.