New safety guidelines for the V-22 Osprey limit flights due to gearbox defects, following a near-crash.

The US military has introduced new safety guidelines for the V-22 Osprey aircraft following a near-crash incident in New Mexico, similar to issues in a fatal crash in Japan last year. The new rules restrict flights for Ospreys with certain gearbox flight hours due to metal defects. These measures aim to enhance safety amid concerns over the aircraft's reliability, as it has been involved in over 21 major accidents since 2007. The military will continue to inspect and monitor the gearboxes until replacements can be made, a process expected to take years.

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