Pratt & Whitney F135 Certified to Power Lightning II's
First Flight
Its time for noise... really great noise. Pratt & Whitney
has certified its F135 engine to power the Lightning II's first
flight later this year after successfully completing all tests
scheduled to date. The F135 has achieved Initial Flight Release
from the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO). Robert Burnes, JPO F-35
propulsion director, has declared all F135 tests and verification
reports complete, clearing the F-35 Lightning II to fly.
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) returned to San Diego Oct. 20
following a successful week of carrier qualifications for Training
Squadron (VT) 4 off the coast of Southern California. Bright orange
and white training aircraft were a familiar sight on the flight
deck of the Navy's newest aircraft carrier as the ship played a
vital role in the training of the next generation of naval
aviators.
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