Norwegian F-35s to resume flying next month

Norway expects Lockheed Martin to fix an issue with crumbling insulation in the fuel tanks on two of its F-35As faster than expected.

Norwegian F-35s arrived at Luke
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcy Copeland

The Defense Ministry said both jets are expected to be back flying by end of November.

Workers are now removing the defective insulation and extra filters are being installed to trap any potential remains.