Lockheed Martin F-35 Fleet Still Grounded
Royal International Air Tattoo organizers no longer expect the aircraft to make an appearance.
Once again, a full-scale F-35 model may be the closest to the real thing that airshow visitors get to see. Lt. Gen. Bogdan, inset, provided an update on the program at RIAT on July 10. (Photos: Chris Pocock)
Once again, a full-scale F-35 model may be the closest to the real thing that airshow visitors get to see. Lt. Gen. Bogdan, inset, provided an update on the program at RIAT on July 10. (Photos: Chris Pocock)

Time is running out for the Lockheed Martin F-35 to make its international debut. The fleet remains grounded after the engine fire on June 23. “We’re working day and night to provide evidence to the airworthiness authorities, but we haven’t learned enough yet,” said Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, head of the F-35 Joint Program Office.