Japan becomes first export customer for V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft

Bell Boeing, a strategic alliance between Bell Helicopter and Boeing, was awarded a U.S. Navy contract for five Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to be delivered to Japan, marking the first sale of the aircraft through the U.S. government’s Foreign Military Sales program. The contract for the Block C aircraft includes support, training, and equipment. The versatile V-22 tiltrotor