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Inouye Sees F-35 Second Engine Losing Funding, Eyes Future Lifeline

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Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

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By Emelie Rutherford A senior senator said yesterday Congress likely will not approve monies for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's alternate engine this year, admitting his only hope for the program is partial funding next year. Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC) Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), a longtime supporter of the F-35 backup engine developed by General Electric [GE] and Rolls-Royce, said he does not see any way his congressional colleagues will support the controversial program in fiscal year 2011, which started…

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