NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Aircraft carrier PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN79) has officially completed its acceptance sea trials, according to Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII).
The carrier returned to Newport News Shipbuilding after testing and evaluation of systems and components at sea.
“It is an honor to take Kennedy to sea to demonstrate the quality work and commitment by our shipbuilders,” said Derek Murphy, NNS vice president of new construction aircraft carrier programs. “This critical set of sea trials is a testament to the entire nuclear shipbuilding enterprise and the work of thousands across our country to prepare CVN 79 to join the fleet.”…