Despite Reduction In Incidents, U.S. Navy Sees Mishap Costs Rise

U.S.. Navy F/A-18 engine maintenance

U.S. Navy sailors maintain an F/A-18E’s engine.

Credit: U.S. Navy
SPARKS, Nevada—The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have seen their rates of serious aircraft incidents decrease but the cost for each mishap has risen significantly, largely due to the expenses associated with engine problems and the technology onboard the modern aircraft. So far this year, the Navy has...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

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