Netherlands Resumes F-35 Flights After Temporary Grounding

Dutch F-35s
Credit: Lockheed Martin
LONDON–The Royal Netherlands Air Force has resumed flights with its Lockheed Martin F-35s a day after a temporary grounding prompted by concerns over engine wear. Officials grounded the fleet on April 22 after discovering excessive wear in three F135 engines, apparently caused by debris from the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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