Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Stranded British F-35 Jet in Kerala To Be Moved for Repairs
A British fighter jet, the F-35B, had to make an emergency landing in India and is stuck.
It had a problem and couldn't take off.
Now, it's going to be moved to a special repair place.
Engineers from the UK are coming with tools to fix it.
The UK is working with India to get the jet fixed.
F-35B fighter jet, stranded in Kerala after an emergency landing, will be moved to a maintenance facility.
The jet experienced a hydraulic issue preventing takeoff after an earlier emergency landing.
UK engineers will arrive with equipment to repair the aircraft.
The aircraft is part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group.
Indian authorities are providing support.
- Who
- A UK F-35B fighter jet, UK and US engineering teams, and Indian authorities.
- What
- A UK F-35B fighter jet is undergoing repairs after an emergency landing due to a hydraulic issue.
- When
- The aircraft landed on June 14th and is awaiting repairs.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, Kerala, India.
- Why
- The aircraft experienced a hydraulic issue.
Security vs. Logistics
Airport Operations
Aircraft Positioning
Security vs. Logistics
Royal Navy initially hesitated to move the jet to avoid exposing its technology.
Airport Operations
The UK accepted to move the aircraft to the MRO facility at the airport.
- Aircraft Type
- UK F-35B Lightning jet
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, India
- Reason for Landing
- Hydraulic issue
- Date of Landing
- June 14
- Carrier Strike Group
- HMS Prince of Wales
Sources
After 2 Weeks Of Saying No, UK Agrees To Move Stranded F-35B To Kerala Hangar
'Engineering issue': British High Commission issues statement on F-35 fighter jet stuck in Kerala
UK Agrees To Move F-35B Jet Stranded At Kerala Airport For 2 Weeks: 'We Thank...'
‘We Thank…’: Stranded for Two Weeks, UK’s F-35B Fighter To Be Moved to Hangar
British Navy finally agrees to move stranded F-35B jet to hangar of Thiruvananthapuram airport for repairs
UK engineers arriving in Kerala to repair stranded F-35B jet