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HII announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division (NNS) recently began topside testing of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) on aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).

The U.S. Navy’s next Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), has begun its first shipbuilder sea trials, a major step toward its planned delivery in March 2027. The ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class carrier, has completed builder’s sea trials, according to HII on Facebook. PCU John F. Kennedy ...

Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford has reported success with launching and recovery systems, but a Pentagon report says more testing is needed. (Janes/Michael Fabey) US Navy (USN) aircraft carrier USS ...

A Pentagon report cites issues with major systems on the carrier USS Gerald R Ford , including the ship's launch equipment and jet blast deflectors. (Michael Fabey) The US Navy (USN) aircraft carrier ...