Wiring Issue Delays F-35C Carrier Variant First Flight

FLIGHT HITCH: Lockheed Martin was thwarted in plans to fly the first F-35C carrier variant in the first week of June after a “minor” wiring installation problem was discovered. The aircraft, CF-1, has completed high-speed taxi trials, the last step before flying. Lockheed says the fix is...

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