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2026

29 July

ReleaseU.S. Marine Corps MV-22 programme of record reaches milestone

18 June

The first wing, completed in February, was fabricated with 90% fewer labour hours compared to the initial V-22 wing build.

Bell completes first two wing structures for the MV-75

The next step of the build assembly involves mating the wing structures with the fuselage, currently being assembled at the Wichita Assembly Center, and the Nacelle, which is also progressing through assembly.

2025

28 April

ReleaseBell Boeing celebrate U.S. Air Force CV-22 Program of Record

2020

10 June

ReleaseBell Boeing delivers 400th V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft

3 April

ReleaseBoeing to temporarily suspend Philadelphia area operations in response to escalating COVID-19 pandemic

21 January

ReleaseBell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey successfully completes first flight

2019

2 August

ReleaseBoeing investment accommodates V-22 fuselage production

1 August

ReleaseBoeing, Marines, Navy celebrate V-22 facility

2018

5 July

ReleaseBell Boeing to begin U.S. Navy CMV-22B production work under $4 billion contract

2010

17 September

ReleaseUnitech awarded V-22 Osprey contract

8 June

ReleaseAlcore Inc. announces award by Boeing for V-22 Osprey honeycomb core structural floor panels

2009

10 April