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Yomiuri Shimbun
16 hours ago
- General
- Yomiuri Shimbun
GSDF Begins Flight Drills of Osprey Transport Aircraft in Saga Pref.; Flights Over Sea Eyed to Reduce Impact of Noise
The Ground Self-Defense Force began flight drills of Osprey transport aircraft at Camp Saga in Saga Prefecture on Monday. The transfer of all GSDF-operated Ospreys to the camp is currently underway. Initially, pilots are conducting the drills over the camp. From Monday next week, flight drills will be conducted in which the aircraft fly to Camp Ainoura in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Vice-Camp Takayubaru in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, and other GSDF facilities. According to officials at Camp Saga, Monday's drills were conducted by one Osprey from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to confirm procedures for takeoff, landing and flight. The Osprey moved to Saga Airport, which is located next to Camp Saga. At the airport, it performed a vertical takeoff from the runway, flew over Ariake Sea and landed back at the airport. Drills of the camp's Osprey aircraft will be conducted on weekdays in principle. Because there are residential areas to the north of the airport, the GSDF officials said the aircraft will fly mainly over Ariake Sea to the south to minimize issues of noise. Precautionary landing Officials at Camp Saga said Monday that an Osprey aircraft made a precautionary landing at Vice-Camp Kitatokushima in Matsushige, Tokushima Prefecture, while being transferred to the camp from Camp Kisarazu in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture. According to the officials, two Ospreys departed Camp Kisarazu around 11 a.m. on the day. A warning light flashed in one indicating that safety checks were necessary. As a precaution, the plane was landed around 12:25 p.m. As no abnormality with the Osprey was found, it took off again around 3:25 p.m. and arrived at Camp Saga around 4:30 p.m. The other Osprey completed the transfer according as scheduled. The Defense Ministry plans for all 17 GSDF Osprey aircraft to be transferred to Camp Saga by mid-August and 15 of them were moved as of Monday.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Powys County Times
'Significant failings' in Green Man Gilestone Farm purchase
There were 'significant failings' in the Welsh Government's controversial purchase of Gilestone Farm, a new cross-party report has found. The farm in Talybont on Usk in Powys was purchased by the Welsh Government for £4.25 million in 2022 in order to lease to the owners of the Green Man Festival. The Senedd's Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee have now found that 'avoidable mistakes' were made. In a report released today (July 28), multiple failings were found - raising broader concerns about 'governance, due diligence, and community engagement'. Chair of the Committee Mark Isherwood MS said: 'The Committee is deeply concerned by the Welsh Government's handling of the purchase of Gilestone Farm. 'While we recognise the importance of acting swiftly to support the creative sector, this decision was taken with avoidable haste and without the thorough due diligence that the public rightly expects. 'It raises serious questions about internal processes and the robustness of governance structures.' The report finds failings with how officials interacted with people in the local community who 'felt disengaged and uninformed about the Welsh Government's intentions, with failings acknowledged by officials'. It also found that the Welsh Government 'did not keep a record of matters discussed with Green Man in various meetings during its consideration of Green Man's outline business plan and leading up to the purchase of the Farm.' The committee found that the one of the Welsh Government's key motivations to buy the farm quickly 'was the opportunity to use an in-year underspend to fund the purchase, along with the consequential requirement to complete the purchase by 31 March 2022'. The report found that this 'avoidable haste" was "driven by the financial year-end" and "compromised the Welsh Government's ability to clearly articulate and fully consider as part of its decision-making process the underlying rationale for purchasing the site'. Since the purchase, the site has seen the arrival of nesting Ospreys in 2023, the first time they have been seen so far south in over 200 years. As a result an 'Osprey Conservation Plan' has been put in place, leading to complications at the site for further use In a letter quoted in the report it notes that 'it is clear that the full commercial and charitable objectives of the Green Man Group, as set out in its business plan for the use of Gilestone Farm, can no longer be realised. 'This is because the report advises that a 750m restricted zone around the nest must be in place on the farm within which only very limited human activity can take place.' Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the County Times website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app A subsequent valuation has found the site is now valued at £3.75m. 'The significant loss in the value of the property is particularly notable in the current financial climate, and we expect the Welsh Government to clarify its future intentions for the site and to set out how it will mitigate the financial loss to the public purse,' added Mr Isherwood. 'To ensure lessons are learned, the Committee will want to carry out further work looking at the Welsh Government's approach to property investments, to assess whether current processes are sufficiently rigorous and fit for purpose.'
The Star
5 days ago
- General
- The Star
Osprey makes emergency landing in Iwate
A US Osprey military aircraft made an emergency landing in northern Japan, the latest in a string of mishaps and accidents involving the controversial tilt-rotor plane. The pilot contacted Hanamaki Airport in Iwate prefecture, saying that they wanted to land due to a technical glitch. It landed without incident and the crew did not request emergency medical assistance. Officials from US Forces Japan could not be reached for immediate comment but a Hanamaki airport official said the incident did not impact the operation of the airport. Ospreys can take off and land vertically like a helicopter and rotate their propellers forward to fly like a plane. The aircraft has been involved in accidents and several deadly crashes, including one off southern Japan in 2023 when all eight people on board were killed. The fatal crash prompted the US military to ground the aircraft worldwide. Regional Japanese military personnel were heading to Hanamaki to study the latest incident. — AFP
Leaders
6 days ago
- General
- Leaders
Glitch Forces US Osprey to Make Emergency Landing in Japan
A US Osprey military aircraft made an emergency landing on Thursday in northern Japan, marking the latest in a series of mishaps involving the controversial tilt-rotor plane. The pilot contacted Hanamaki Airport in Iwate Prefecture, reporting a technical glitch that necessitated the emergency landing, according to an airport official who spoke with AFP. Safe Landing and Response Fortunately, the aircraft landed without incident, and the crew did not request emergency medical assistance. Officials from US Forces Japan were unavailable for immediate comment regarding the situation. Television footage from Hanamaki Airport showed several uniformed US military personnel standing outside the parked aircraft. Additionally, national broadcaster NHK aired a video of the Osprey making a vertical landing at the airport. The Hanamaki airport official confirmed that the incident did not disrupt airport operations. Ospreys have the unique capability to take off and land vertically like helicopters while rotating their propellers to fly like planes. However, the aircraft has faced scrutiny due to its history of accidents and deadly crashes. History of Accidents In 2023, an Osprey crash off southern Japan resulted in the tragic loss of all eight people on board. This fatal incident prompted the US military to ground the aircraft worldwide, raising concerns about its safety. In response to the latest emergency landing, regional Japanese military personnel are heading to Hanamaki to investigate the situation further, as confirmed by a defense official speaking to AFP. As the investigation unfolds, the safety of the Osprey remains a pressing concern for both US and Japanese military officials. Short link : Post Views: 20 Related Stories
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
US Osprey makes emegency landing in Japan
A US Osprey military aircraft made an emergency landing on Thursday in northern Japan, the latest in a string of mishaps and accidents involving the controversial tilt-rotor plane. The pilot contacted Hanamaki Airport in Iwate prefecture, saying that they wanted to land due to a technical glitch, an official at the airport told AFP. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Analytics Cybersecurity MCA Data Science Product Management Public Policy Project Management Technology Management Design Thinking Data Science MBA Finance CXO Operations Management Degree Others Digital Marketing others Leadership Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details The aircraft landed without incident and the crew did not request emergency medical assistance, he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The First Signs of Dementia You Should Never Ignore (See List) Dementia | Search Ads Learn More Officials from US Forces Japan could not be reached for immediate comment. Television footage from Hanamaki Airport showed a few uniformed US military personnel standing outside the parked aircraft. Live Events National broadcaster NHK also showed a video of the Osprey making a vertical landing at Hanamaki. The Hanamaki airport official said the incident did not impact the operation of the airport. Ospreys can take off and land vertically like a helicopter and rotate their propellers forward to fly like a plane. The aircraft has been involved in accidents and several deadly crashes, including one off southern Japan in 2023 when all eight people on board were killed. The fatal crash prompted the US military to ground the aircraft worldwide. Regional Japanese military personnel were heading to Hanamaki to study the latest incident, a defence official told AFP.
