US EditionBritish F-35B Fighter Jet to Be Moved to Air India Hangar in TVM Airport Once Towing Gear Arrives
- The U.K. F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14 due to adverse weather conditions, as stated by British authorities.
- The aircraft has developed an engineering issue that prevents its return to the HMS Prince of Wales and requires assistance from a U.K.-based engineering team.
- The British High Commission spokesperson expressed gratitude for the support from Indian authorities throughout the incident, including the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
- A British High Commission spokesperson stated, 'We are working to repair the U.K. F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible,' thanking Indian authorities for their support.
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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.
UK High Commission Thanks India for Support, Says Working to Repair the F-35B Stuck at Kerala
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. UK High Commission on Thursday thanked India for their constant support after the British F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport nearly a fortnight ago. India News | UK High Commission Thanks India for Support, Says Working to Repair the F-35B Stuck at Kerala.
British F-35B fighter jet to be moved to Air India hangar in TVM airport once towing gear arrives
The British side has confirmed that specialist towing equipment is being brought in to safely move the jet to the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul.F-35B fighter jet, British fighter jet, Air India hangar, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, British aircraft, aircraft repair, HMS Prince of Wales, India-UK relations, technical fault, aircraft maintenance, aviation incident, international cooperation
What Is Happening With British F-35B Aircraft, Stranded In Kerala For Over A Week
British Royal Navy's F-35 aircraft had made an emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala over a week ago and has not been able to return since then due to adverse weather conditions and other technical issues.
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