Archive · 26 Jun 2025
UK F-35B Fighter Jet Stranded in India for Repairs After Emergency Landing
A British fighter jet had to land in India because of bad weather and low fuel.
It then had a problem with its hydraulic system.
Engineers from the UK are coming to fix it, and it will be moved to a special hangar.
They need special equipment to make the repairs, and India is helping them.
It has been there for almost two weeks.
An expert questions the weather as the sole reason.
A UK F-35B fighter jet has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport for 12 days.
The jet made an emergency landing on June 14 due to adverse weather and low fuel.
A hydraulic failure was later identified as the main issue.
The aircraft is awaiting specialist equipment and engineers from the UK for repairs.
The jet is to be moved to an Air India hangar to facilitate repairs and minimize disruptions.
- Who
- UK, India, Air India.
- What
- A UK F-35B fighter jet is undergoing repairs after an emergency landing.
- When
- Since June 14; repairs are ongoing.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, India.
- Why
- Due to adverse weather and then a hydraulic failure.
UK
Aviation Expert
Cause of Diversion
UK
Repairing the aircraft
Aviation Expert
Questioning bad weather as sole reason for diversion
Collaboration
UK
Providing logistical support
Aviation Expert
Working closely
- Aircraft
- UK F-35B Lightning II
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
- Stranded Since
- June 14
- Reason for Landing
- Adverse Weather and Low Fuel
- Issue
- Hydraulic Failure
- Hangar
- Air India
- Value
- $110 million
Sources
India Offers Hangar, UK Says No: Mystery Deepens Over F-35 Fighter Stranded In Kerala For 10 Days
After emergency landing over 10 days ago, why UK’s $110-million F-35B jet remains stranded in Kerala
'Most Expensive Fighter Jet' F-35 Still In Kerala. UK High Commission Says...
What Is Happening With British F-35B Aircraft, Stranded In Kerala For Over A Week
Stranded British F-35B to be moved to Air India hangar as UK team flies in for repairs
UK's Stealth Fighter Jet F-35B Stranded In India For 12 Days, Why The Delay? - VIDEOS
