Opinion: An imperfect storm

Boeing’s evolution of the F/A-18 Hornet into the Super Hornet breathed new life into the aircraft. Now, the F-35 looks set for its own reimagining.

The ‘super pressure’ aircraft is roughly the size of a football stadium and is due to spend more than three months flying around the southern hemisphere’s mid-latitudes.

Aviation’s mantra of expecting the unexpected should be celebrated, writes Adam Thorn.