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Wednesday, October 06, 2010

F-35 Back in the Air

F-35 Lightning IIThe suspension of flights of the Joint Strike Fighter was lifted today (Oct. 5), with F-35A CTOL test aircraft AF-1 taking off from Edwards AFB, Calif. this afternoon.

Lifting of last week's suspension comes after loading of a software modification to overcome a fuel boost-pump sequencing issue uncovered in the laboratory.

Lockheed Martin says the two F-35As at Edwards were cleared to return to flight today, with the four STOVL F-35Bs at NAS Patuxent River, Md. expected to resume up-and-away flying later this year.

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  1. syeds6/10/10 12:17

    I believe they were referring to the US Navy as the other potential buyer that is concerned about the costs, delays, and poor management. I'm also concerned that this will get worse before it gets better.
    Airforce Resumes

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