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UK Navy Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Thiruvananthapuram Airport
- On Saturday night, a British F-35 aircraft carrying low fuel was forced to land urgently at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
- Due to adverse weather conditions preventing a return to the nearby aircraft carrier, the pilot declared an emergency and requested to land after fuel levels became critically low.
- Airport authorities declared an emergency, safely guided the single-seat aircraft, and handled the situation quickly and professionally.
- The jet touched down around 9:30 pm, remains parked at the domestic terminal, and refueling awaits Central government and defense clearance.
- Officials from both the Indian Army and Air Force plan to examine the aircraft on Sunday afternoon, after which the jet could be refueled and return to service.
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British Navy's F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala
A United Kingdom (UK) Navy F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday evening due to low fuel, according to sources. The aircraft, which is part of the British Carrier Strike Group's aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, is currently stationed at the airport. Air Force officials have termed the emergency landing a routine diversion, stating it was fully aware of the situation, provided all …
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The emergency landing comes just days after a deadly Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad shocked the nation. At least 279 killed in one of the world's worst plane crashes in decades.
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