Sea trials for PCU Gerald Ford to begin this week

Aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) will be heading out to sea to start its first sea trial this week, said Vice Adm. Tom Moore.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Aidan P. Campbell [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The commander of U.S. Naval Systems Command added that the service could take delivery of the ship in late April or early May.

If things go according to plans, the ship could be commissioned this Summer.