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Bell Boeing Delivers Final MV-22 Osprey to US Marine Corps

July 29, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Bell Boeing delivers final MV-22 Osprey to US Marine Corps.
The aircraft completes the program of record.
The MV-22B has accumulated over 686,500 flight hours.
The Marine Corps will operate the fleet until 2055.

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Strategic Implications

The completion of the MV-22B program may signal a shift in the Marine Corps' focus from procurement to modernization and sustainment. The emphasis on upgrading and maintaining the existing fleet could indicate a long-term commitment to the Osprey's capabilities, which may benefit Bell and Boeing through potential future contracts and upgrades.

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What Happened

Tiltrotor Program Completes Two-Decade Production Run

The US Marine Corps has received its final Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey, marking the completion of the tiltrotor’s program of record. The aircraft was handed over during a ceremony at Bell’s assembly center in Amarillo, Texas, and will join Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162. The MV-22B has fundamentally changed the way the Marine Air-Ground Task Force generates combat power, according to Lieutenant General William Swan. The Marine Corps will now focus on sustaining and upgrading the existing fleet, with planned work including improving nacelle wiring and introducing upgraded proprotor gearboxes. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: July 28, 2026

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