JSF Flight Tests On Hold

Lockheed Martin just released a statement to InsideDefense.com confirming reports of a suspension in F-35 flight operations:

AF-4, one of 10 F-35 System Development and Demonstration (SDD) aircraft currently in flight test, experienced a dual generator failure and oil leak during flight operations on Wednesday, March 9, at Edwards AFB, Calif. The jet returned safely to base. As a routine safety precaution, the Joint Program Office (JPO) has temporarily suspended F-35 flight operations until a team of JPO and LM technical experts determines the root cause of the generator failure and oil leak. Once the cause is known, the appropriate repairs and improvements will be made before flight operations resume.