Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“The F-35 Joint Program Office has issued a Time Compliance Technical Directive (TCTD) to restrict some aircraft, which have been evaluated to be of higher risk, from flight operations while the investigation into the mishap on December 15 continues and until procedures can be developed for their return to flight,” the JPO said. “The affected aircraft have been identified, and the JPO will work with services and partners to ensure compliance with the TCTD.”

Source: From a statement made as a widely shared and watched clip of an F-35B's SNAFU has resulted in a temporary halt to flight operations as the F-35 Joint Program Office investigates the mishap. 

FMI: www.jsf.mil