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The jet, worth over USD 110 million and considered one of the most advanced fighter aircraft globally, made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram Airport on June 14.
F-35 fighter credibility is questioned after an F-35B made an emergency landing in India, highlighting concerns about its reliability and maintainability.
F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter jet that made an unscheduled landing, sparking interest in its capabilities. This British aircraft, capable of short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL), is a critical asset for the UK's carrier strike group and represents a major leap in combat aviation.
The British side has confirmed that specialist towing equipment is being brought in to safely move the jet to the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar currently operated by Air India.
The topography around Trivandrum International Airport makes the space above the runway a kind of bird town. All around the airport are areas where birds flock.
The aircraft is currently parked at the bay, awaiting clearance from the central government to proceed with refuelling.
The airport closes twice yearly to make way for the temple's processions.
The re-carpeting work began on January 14, 2025.
Megha relocated to Thiruvananthapuram eight months ago after securing a position as an IB officer in the immigration wing of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
Emirates operates its wide-bodied Boeing 777 – 300 aircraft daily from Dubai to Thiruvananthapuram and back.
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