Normal Occurrence of Diversion by F-35: IAF on Fighter Jet Emergency Landing at T'puram Airport

British fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala, IAF says 'normal occurrence'

The pilot reported low fuel and asked for permission to land. Everything was handled quickly and professionally, as per sources

Normal occurrence of diversion by F-35: IAF on fighter jet emergency landing at T'puram airport

New Delhi, Jun 15 (PTI) As a British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram International Airport last night, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday said it is “fully aware” of it and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. The jet, which is believed to have taken off from an […]

'Normal occurrence of diversion by F-35B': IAF on British jet emergency landing at T'puram airport

New Delhi, Jun 15 (PTI) A day after a British F-35B fighter jet of the Royal Navy made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday said it is "fully aware" of it and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. The jet was operating from UK Aircraft Carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, and it was undertaking "routine flying" outside Indian ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone), accordin…

Normal occurrence of diversion by F-35: IAF on fighter jet emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport

A British F-35 fighter jet executed an emergency landing at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The incident occurred last night. The Indian Air Force confirmed its awareness and provided assistance for flight safety. The jet, believed to be from an aircraft carrier, landed due to low fuel. The IAF is coordinating with all agencies.