The Marine Corps expects the first F-35 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-121) to begin flying operationally next week after a three-week grounding period, according to a top official. On Jan. 18, the Joint Strike Fighter Joint Program Office issued a flight suspension notice following the failure of a fueldraulic hose on an F-35B. Flight clearance was restored Feb. 12, after government and industry engineering teams conducted a root cause investigation and determined the hose was improperly crimped, InsideDefense.com reported Feb...
