Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Newport News sector has successfully redelivered the world's first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), to the U.S. Navy after an Extended Drydock Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA). The redelivery took place May 7 after successful sea trials. "This accomplishment is the result of a lot of hard work by the shipbuilders of Northrop Grumman Newport News and by the Navy," said Bob Gunter, senior vice president, Aircraft Carrier Programs, Northrop Grumman Newport News. electrical systems. Va. Shipyard, which was responsible for a portion of the work performed. sea," said Capt. Eric Neidlinger, Enterprise's commanding officer. personnel find Enterprise in her best condition in decades. defending the United States for more than 41 years.