UPDATE 1-U.S. approves F-35 flights to UK for two air shows in July -officials
April 16, 2014 at 10:33 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department has approved the first trans-Atlantic flight of Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 fighter jet in July to take part in two international air shows near London, senior defense officials said Wednesday.