Stranded British Fighter Jet to be Moved to Thiruvananthapuram Airport’s Repair Facility | Read
Samira Vishwas June 27, 2025 10:24 PM

Nearly two weeks after it made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram Airport, The UK F-35B Lightning II Stealth Fighter Jet will be moved to the maintenance report and overhaul facility at the Maintenance Repair Airport as it Awaits Repairs, The British High Commission stated on Friday.

“A UK F-35B Aircraft is Awaiting Repairs at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after Developing An Engineering ISSUE Overhaul facility at the airport. The aircraft will be moved to the Hangar Ok Engineering Teams Arrive With Specialist Equipment, thereby ensuring there is minimal disruption to of other aircraft, “Said a british high commission spokesperson.

“The aircraft will return to active services once repairs and safety checks have been completed. Ground teams continue to work closely with individo safety and security Precautions are observed.

The stealth fighter jet made an emergency landing at thiruvananthapuram interactive airport on June 14 and is awaiting a team of engineers from lockheed martin, the jet’s american manufacturer, to resolve a Persisting technical snag.

The advanced fifth-generation fighter, part of the uk’s hms prince of wales carrier strike group, currently deployed in the indo-pacific, was returning to its back With the Indian navy when it made an emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram.

It was granted emergency clearance to land at the airport after it reported critically low fuel levels.

Authorities – Including the Indian Air Force, Airport Authority of India, And Other Concerned Agencies – Initially expected the aircraft to take off short However, a technical malfunction was soon detected, delaying its departure.

A Royal Navy Helicopter Later Airlified a Team of British Engineers and A REPLECEMENT PILOT to the Site. Despite Several Attempts Over the Next Few Days, The Aircraft remained unresponsive to take-off commands.

Currently parked at bay 4 of the thiruvananthapuram airport under tight security, the jet has drawn attention due to its prolonged style and expert to person Potential Weather- Complications.

The F-35B is renowned for its short take-off and vertical landing (Stovl) capability, allowing it to operate from aircraft carriers and short runways. Despite its cutting-edge design, the Ongoing Issue has left British Officials Perplexed.

With all local efforts exhausted, the responsibility now falls on Lockheed Martin’s Technical Team, Who are expected to Arrive Soon.

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