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UK to Move Stranded F-35 Stealth Combat Jet to Local Airport in Kerala for Repairs; Experts to Arrive Soon
- On June 14, a British F-35B fighter jet operating from HMS Prince of Wales was forced to divert and land safely at Thiruvananthapuram Airport because of unfavorable weather conditions.
- The aircraft later developed an engineering issue on the ground, which prevented it from returning to the carrier, leading to a UK decision to seek specialized support from its home-based technical team.
- Indian authorities, including the Air Force and Navy, have provided safe landing, logistical, security, and organizational support while closely coordinating with British officials during ongoing repair preparations.
- A British High Commission representative mentioned that once UK engineers and the necessary specialised tools have arrived, the aircraft will be relocated to the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility hangar in a manner that minimizes interference with other planned maintenance activities, and also expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by Indian officials.
- The incident highlights growing operational cooperation between the UK and India, with the UK accepting India's offer to house the F-35B in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility pending repair completion.
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UK to move stranded F-35 stealth combat jet to local airport in Kerala for repairs; experts to arrive soon
Despite several attempts to fix the £85-million jet, they were unsuccessful. Ever since the F-35B stealth combat jet of the Royal Navy made an emergency landing after reporting low fuel levels, it has been on the tarmac.
UK Navy's F-35B fighter jet undergoes repairs at Thiruvananthapuram Airport after emergency landing
A UK Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet is currently undergoing repairs at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after developing an engineering issue during an emergency diversion from its aircraft carrier. A spokesperson from the British High Commission confirmed the ongoing repair efforts and expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their swift and continued support. Aircraft diverted from HMS Prince of Wales due to bad weather The fighter …
After 2 Weeks Of Saying No, UK Agrees To Move Stranded F-35B To Kerala Hangar
The British F-35B fighter jet, stuck in Kerala for two weeks after it made an emergency landing, will be moved to the hangar of the airport once "engineering teams from the UK arrive with specialist equipment."
This statement of the British Navy was allegedly unable to fly due to hydraulic failure. Attempts to repair it also failed. Now a team of 40 engineers from Britain and a tow vehicle are coming to Kerala to repair this aircraft.
Tow trolley, 40 staffers from UK as F-35 refuses to leave Kerala even after 13 days
Braving rain on Thiruvananthapuram airport's tarmac, the British $110-million stealth F-35B jet remains grounded in Kerala, now to be towed into a hangar for repairs. A special tow vehicle and 40 UK engineers are flying in to fix the hydraulic snag that’s kept the F-35B earthbound since June 14.
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