The V-22 Joint Program Office has a new leader, Naval Air Systems Command (Navair) said. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Kelly took command of the Bell-Boeing aircraft program last week.
Kelly replaces Marine Corps Col. Dan Robinson. Robinson had served as the program manager since 2013. During his tenure, he oversaw the delivery of 118 aircraft.
“Col. Robinson has set the bar high,” Kelly said. “The V-22 team is an outstanding group of professionals who are dedicated to the success of the V-22 program. Together, I know we will continue to build on this successful program.”
Kelly previously served as the MV-22 military lead for the program, Navair said. He becomes the Osprey program’s 12th program manager.
Robinson’s next assignment has him at the Navair 6.0 Logistics and Industrial Operations.
The V-22 program, PMA-275, manages the cradle-to-grave procurement, development, support, fielding and disposal, Navair said. It also manages the Navy’s CMV-22B.