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UK F-35B Fighter Jet Stranded in Kerala Since June

7/6/2025

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A British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet has been stuck at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala since June 14, following an emergency landing caused by low fuel and poor weather conditions. A 40-member UK repair team is scheduled to arrive on July 5 to evaluate whether local repairs are feasible or if the jet will need to be disassembled and sent back to the UK.

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A British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet has been stuck at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala since June 14, following an emergency landing caused by low fuel and poor weather conditions. A 40-member UK repair team is scheduled to arrive on July 5 to evaluate whether local repairs are feasible or if the jet will need to be disassembled and sent back to the UK.