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The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala has been grounded since &nbsp;June 14. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft to repair the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded has failed so far. However, there seems some hope for one of the most lethal fighter jet as a maintenance team of 24 engineers from the United Kingdom have landed in India to fix the problem and take the jet home.&nbsp;The 24-member team that includes 14 technical experts and 10 crew members from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it and take it back on the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the jet has been moved to a designated facility for the aviation engineers to take a look at it.&nbsp;"A UK engineering team has deployed to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to assess and repair the UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion. The UK has accepted the offer of a space in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, and are in discussions to finalise arrangements with relevant authorities," said a British High Commission Spokesperson to the media.&nbsp;"In line with standard procedure, the aircraft will be moved following the arrival of UK engineers, who are carrying specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair process. The UK remains very grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams," the spokesperson further added.&nbsp;Earlier, after attempts to fix the problem failed, the UK Royal Air force reportedly was thinking of partially dismantling and airlifting the jet back to the United Kingdom in a military cargo aircraft.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Stranded F-35B British fighter jet being moved to the hangar from its grounded position. A team of technical experts on board the British Royal Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas arrived at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to assess the… <a href="https://t.co/bL9pGrJzIs">pic.twitter.com/bL9pGrJzIs</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1941794825952542915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

How did the jet get stranded&nbsp;Operating from the United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on June 14, the fighter jet was conducting a routine flying outside India’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) when it was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, the designated emergency recovery airfield for the aircraft.&nbsp;Initially, the fighter jet was facing a problem of low fuel and the Indian Air Force provided all necessary help. But after it was readying for departure that the jet experienced problem with its hydraulics and therefore could not take off, said air force officials.&nbsp;This is the first time that the US-made fighter jet is stranded in a foreign country due to technical issues.

The aviation engineers from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the F 35 jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it.

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala has been grounded since June 14. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft to repair the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded has failed so far. However, there seems some hope for one of the most lethal fighter jet as a maintenance team of 24 engineers from the United Kingdom have landed in India to fix the problem and take the jet home. The 24-member team that includes 14 technical experts and 10 crew members from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it and take it back on the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft. Meanwhile, the jet has been moved to a designated facility for the aviation engineers to take a look at it. "A UK engineering team has deployed to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to assess and repair the UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion. The UK has accepted the offer of a space in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, and are in discussions to finalise arrangements with relevant authorities," said a British High Commission Spokesperson to the media. "In line with standard procedure, the aircraft will be moved following the arrival of UK engineers, who are carrying specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair process. The UK remains very grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams," the spokesperson further added. Earlier, after attempts to fix the problem failed, the UK Royal Air force reportedly was thinking of partially dismantling and airlifting the jet back to the United Kingdom in a military cargo aircraft.

The aviation engineers from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the F-35 jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it.

British F-35 Jet towed to hangar at airport in Kerala as team of 24 engineers arrive from UK

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala on June 14 has been grounded since then. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft to repair the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded has failed. And now, the jet is to be partially dismantled and airlifted back to the United Kingdom in a military cargo aircraft.&nbsp;But how will the dismantling happen? Here are a few steps that are likely to be undertaken.&nbsp;<ul><li>The jet is likely to be dismantled in a way that it fits into the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force.</li><li>Highly trained engineers by aerospace and defence firm Lockheed Martin can do it. Notably, F-35B is a short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the Lockheed Martin-built fifth-generation aircraft. While all this happens the British military will be on the spot monitoring the development.</li><li>The F-35 is about 14 metres long, with a wingspan of around 11 metres, therefore there could be the requirement of dismantling the wings as the width of the Globemaster is just 4 metres, while the length is adequate - 26 metres - reported India Today.</li><li>But this is not as easy as it sounds. Detaching the wings of this advanced jet could be complex and may require a couple of days.</li><li>While all the dismantling happens, every move has to be logged and verified to minimise the risk of data breach.</li><li>The Globemaster has a carrying capacity of around 77 tonnes. Two F-35s can be carried after dismantling them.</li></ul>How did the jet get stranded&nbsp;Operating from the United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on June 14, the fighter jet was conducting a routine flying outside India’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) when it was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, the designated emergency recovery airfield for the aircraft.&nbsp;Initially, the fighter jet was facing a problem of low fuel and the Indian Air Force provided all necessary help. But after it was readying for departure that the jet experienced problem with its hydraulics and therefore could not take off, said air force officials.&nbsp;This is the first time that the US-made fighter jet is stranded in a foreign country due to technical issues.&nbsp;

The F-35 jet is likely to be dismantled in a way that it fits into the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force 

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala on June 14 has been grounded since then. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft to repair the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded has failed. And now, the jet is to be partially dismantled and airlifted back to the United Kingdom in a military cargo aircraft. But how will the dismantling happen? Here are a few steps that are likely to be undertaken. The jet is likely to be dismantled in a way that it fits into the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force. Highly trained engineers by aerospace and defence firm Lockheed Martin can do it. Notably, F-35B is a short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the Lockheed Martin-built fifth-generation aircraft. While all this happens the British military will be on the spot monitoring the development. The F-35 is about 14 metres long, with a wingspan of around 11 metres, therefore there could be the requirement of dismantling the wings as the width of the Globemaster is just 4 metres, while the length is adequate - 26 metres - reported India Today. But this is not as easy as it sounds. Detaching the wings of this advanced jet could be complex and may require a couple of days. While all the dismantling happens, every move has to be logged and verified to minimise the risk of data breach. The Globemaster has a carrying capacity of around 77 tonnes. Two F-35s can be carried after dismantling them. How did the jet get stranded Operating from the United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on June 14, the fighter jet was conducting a routine flying outside India’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) when it was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, the designated emergency recovery airfield for the aircraft. Initially, the fighter jet was facing a problem of low fuel and the Indian Air Force provided all necessary help. But after it was readying for departure that the jet experienced problem with its hydraulics and therefore could not take off, said air force officials. This is the first time that the US-made fighter jet is stranded in a foreign country due to technical issues.

The F-35 jet is likely to be dismantled in a way that it fits into the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force&nbsp;

How stranded F-35 Jet will be dismantled in Kerala, what are the hurdles?

A British F-35 fighter jet has been stuck in a Kerala airport for weeks now after making an emergency landing in the southern Indian state. Amid speculations and news reports about its whereabouts in the Trivandrum International Airport, the Kerala Tourism department spotted a marketing opportunity. In a social media post on Wednesday (June 2), it shared the picture of the jet enjoying Kerala. According to the meme fest around the post, the fighter jet is loving it in Kerala, enjoying tea, banana chips and even some toddy. Here's more on the hilarious take and marketing genius of God's Own Country around one of the most expensive fighter jets in the world:<h2>Kerala Tourism department's tongue-in-cheek campaign uses F-35 fighter jet</h2>The post from the Kerala Tourism Department's X handle said: " Kerala, the destination you'll never want to leave."&nbsp;The picture accompanying the post had a five-star rating given to Kerala by the UK F-35 B, with what was made to look like a line from a review post. It said: “Kerala is such an amazing place, I don't want to leave. Definitely recommend.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kerala, the destination you&#39;ll never want to leave. Thank you, The Fauxy.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F35?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F35</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trivandrum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trivandrum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KeralaTourism?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KeralaTourism</a> <a href="https://t.co/3lei66a5T2">pic.twitter.com/3lei66a5T2</a>&mdash; Kerala Tourism (@KeralaTourism) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeralaTourism/status/1940308521746407856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The post acknowledged the parody X handle, The Fauxy, for the idea, which had published a similar satirical post earlier. That post had a cartoonish picture of the aircraft, with the caption: “Kerala: Once you land, you won't want to leave. Ask the British F-35.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%91%F0%9D%90%84%F0%9D%90%80%F0%9D%90%8A%F0%9D%90%88%F0%9D%90%8D%F0%9D%90%86?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆</a>: 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐅-𝟑𝟓 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 ‘𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 - 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐚 <a href="https://t.co/vpigi9D6nB">pic.twitter.com/vpigi9D6nB</a>&mdash; The Fauxy (@the_fauxy) <a href="https://twitter.com/the_fauxy/status/1940110424759750705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Netizens join the F-35 fighter jet banter with memes</h2>Some other netizens joined the fun conversation, with one user posting a picture of the F-35 joining locals enjoying tea and chips. "No wonder it refuses to leave now- bro found peace, toddy, and banana chips," said the post.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No wonder it refuses to leave now- bro found peace, toddy, and banana chips. 🥴 <a href="https://t.co/wAv2i9a75z">pic.twitter.com/wAv2i9a75z</a>&mdash; The ChagalaToka (@Pratyush0511) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pratyush0511/status/1940337883451433365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The F-35 has been the subject of several memes due to its rather shameful technical snag that has led to much speculation, with even the British High Commission having to issue some clarifications.<h2>What is the latest status of the British F-35 fighter jet stuck in Kerala?</h2>The jet had taken off from the British aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales on June 14.&nbsp;The plane had to land at the Trivandrum International Airport in the southern state, reportedly after developing a technical issue amid adverse weather conditions, while performing manoeuvres in the Indo-Pacific region. It was initially set to take off within days, but that did not happen. It is reportedly moved to the hangar of the airport. The plane will likely be flown out to the UK once engineers repair it with specialist equipment. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/f-35-or-su-57-which-stealth-jet-will-rule-indias-skies-8732449/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/f-35-or-su-57-which-stealth-jet-will-rule-indias-skies-8732449/embed</a> According to reports, British authorities think the Royal Air Force could be back in service after repairs by the expert team.&nbsp;A British High Commission statement said, "It had been decided that the support of a U.K.-based engineering team is needed. We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible. We thank the Indian authorities for their continued support.”

According to the meme fest around the post, the fighter jet is loving it in Kerala, enjoying tea, banana chips and even some toddy. Here's more on the hilarious take and marketing genius of God's Own Country around one of the most expensive fighter jets in the world:

A British F-35 fighter jet has been stuck in a Kerala airport for weeks now after making an emergency landing in the southern Indian state. Amid speculations and news reports about its whereabouts in the Trivandrum International Airport, the Kerala Tourism department spotted a marketing opportunity. In a social media post on Wednesday (June 2), it shared the picture of the jet enjoying Kerala. According to the meme fest around the post, the fighter jet is loving it in Kerala, enjoying tea, banana chips and even some toddy. Here's more on the hilarious take and marketing genius of God's Own Country around one of the most expensive fighter jets in the world: Kerala Tourism department's tongue-in-cheek campaign uses F-35 fighter jet The post from the Kerala Tourism Department's X handle said: " Kerala, the destination you'll never want to leave." The picture accompanying the post had a five-star rating given to Kerala by the UK F-35 B, with what was made to look like a line from a review post. It said: “Kerala is such an amazing place, I don't want to leave. Definitely recommend.”

According to the meme fest around the post, the fighter jet is loving it in Kerala, enjoying tea, banana chips and even some toddy. Here's more on the hilarious take and marketing genius of God's Own Country around one of the most expensive fighter jets in the world:

F-35 says 'don't want to leave' Kerala in tourism dept's tongue-in-cheek social media post on stranded UK fighter jet, meme fest follows

In one of the biggest missions carried out by America, the US deployed its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to strike Iranian nuclear facilities after it joined Israel in its war with Iran. The aircraft dropped 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs on Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow nuclear sites.This was the first time, B-2 was used in combat in such a high-stake mission. However, the B-2 bombers remain exclusive to the US and are not available for any other country, and cost billions to produce.The B-2 Spirit bomber is not just the most dangerous but also the most expensive jet. According to reports, developing a single B-2 bomber costs around $2 billion, and its price rises further when exported. Moreover, its maintenance also costs thousands of crores of rupees.<h2>Comparing cost breakdown</h2><h3>India's Tejas fighter jet</h3>There is a stark difference in the cost of a a B-2 Spirit bomber and India's indigenous Tejas MK1A fighter jet. The B-2 bomber costs Rs 17,142 crores ($2 billion), while a Tejas MK1A, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), costs somewhere between Rs 600 to Rs 638 crores.With all the calculations, India could produce 28 to 29 Tejas MK1A jets for the price of one B-2 bomber.With a state-of-the-art radar system, India's Tejas MJ1A is a 4 or 4.5-generation ultra-modern fighter aircraft.<h3>America's F-35</h3>Another American fifth-generation aircraft, the F-35 Lightening II, is estimated to be worth $110 million (Rs 942 crore) per unit in the international defence market, according to reports.Similar to the B-2 bomber, the F-35 is a stealth jet designed to evade radar detection. There have been reports of potential sales of F-35 jets to India. However, no such confirmation has been made yet.Moreover, it compared 18 F-35 jets that could be acquired for the cost of one B-2 Spirit bomber.<h3>France's Rafale</h3>The price of the base model of France's Dassault Rafale fighter jet is somewhere near to the F-35. However, 36 Rafale jets which were purchased by India were extremely customised to meet specific targets and the cost of each aircraft was Rs 2,057 crore.&nbsp;

According to reports, developing a single B-2 bomber costs around $2 billion, and its price rises further when exported. Moreover, its maintenance also costs thousands of crores of rupees.

In one of the biggest missions carried out by America, the US deployed its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to strike Iranian nuclear facilities after it joined Israel in its war with Iran. The aircraft dropped 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs on Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow nuclear sites. This was the first time, B-2 was used in combat in such a high-stake mission. However, the B-2 bombers remain exclusive to the US and are not available for any other country, and cost billions to produce. The B-2 Spirit bomber is not just the most dangerous but also the most expensive jet. According to reports, developing a single B-2 bomber costs around $2 billion, and its price rises further when exported. Moreover, its maintenance also costs thousands of crores of rupees. Comparing cost breakdown India's Tejas fighter jet There is a stark difference in the cost of a a B-2 Spirit bomber and India's indigenous Tejas MK1A fighter jet. The B-2 bomber costs Rs 17,142 crores ($2 billion), while a Tejas MK1A, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), costs somewhere between Rs 600 to Rs 638 crores. With all the calculations, India could produce 28 to 29 Tejas MK1A jets for the price of one B-2 bomber. With a state-of-the-art radar system, India's Tejas MJ1A is a 4 or 4.5-generation ultra-modern fighter aircraft. America's F-35 Another American fifth-generation aircraft, the F-35 Lightening II, is estimated to be worth $110 million (Rs 942 crore) per unit in the international defence market, according to reports. Similar to the B-2 bomber, the F-35 is a stealth jet designed to evade radar detection. There have been reports of potential sales of F-35 jets to India. However, no such confirmation has been made yet. Moreover, it compared 18 F-35 jets that could be acquired for the cost of one B-2 Spirit bomber. France's Rafale The price of the base model of France's Dassault Rafale fighter jet is somewhere near to the F-35. However, 36 Rafale jets which were purchased by India were extremely customised to meet specific targets and the cost of each aircraft was Rs 2,057 crore.

According to reports, developing a single B-2 bomber costs around $2 billion, and its price rises further when exported. Moreover, its maintenance also costs thousands of crores of rupees.

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The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala on June 14 and failed to take off from the airport, will be moved to the local maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for repairs. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft have failed to fix the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded.&nbsp;The plane parked in bay 4 of the airport will finally be moved to a hangar as the repair may take time. The fighter plane was not being moved from the bay as the Royal Navy did not want anybody to have a close look at the "protected technologies" of the fighter jet.&nbsp;The British High Commission spokesperson said, "A UK F-35B aircraft is awaiting repairs at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after developing an engineering issue. The UK has accepted an offer to move the aircraft to the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility at the airport."&nbsp;"The aircraft will be moved to the hangar once UK engineering teams arrive with specialist equipment, thereby ensuring there is minimal disruption to scheduled maintenance of other aircraft," they added.&nbsp;A team of engineers from the UK and the US will arrive soon to rectify the snag. If it is not successful, arrangements may have to be made to move the jet out using a freighter plane. A British High Commission spokesperson said: “We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible. We thank the Indian authorities for their continued support.”&nbsp;Operating from the United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, the fighter jet was conducting a routine flying outside India’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) when it was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, the designated emergency recovery airfield for the aircraft.&nbsp;Initially, the fighter jet was facing a problem of low fuel and the Indian Air Force provided all necessary help. But after it was readying for departure that the jet experienced problem with its hydraulics and therefore could not take off, said air force officials.&nbsp;This is the first time that the US-made fighter jet is stranded in a foreign country due to technical issues. &nbsp;

The fighter plane was not being moved from the bay as the Royal Navy did not want anybody to have a close look at the protected technologies of the fighter jet.

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala on June 14 and failed to take off from the airport, will be moved to the local maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for repairs. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft have failed to fix the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded. The plane parked in bay 4 of the airport will finally be moved to a hangar as the repair may take time. The fighter plane was not being moved from the bay as the Royal Navy did not want anybody to have a close look at the "protected technologies" of the fighter jet. The British High Commission spokesperson said, "A UK F-35B aircraft is awaiting repairs at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after developing an engineering issue. The UK has accepted an offer to move the aircraft to the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility at the airport." "The aircraft will be moved to the hangar once UK engineering teams arrive with specialist equipment, thereby ensuring there is minimal disruption to scheduled maintenance of other aircraft," they added. A team of engineers from the UK and the US will arrive soon to rectify the snag. If it is not successful, arrangements may have to be made to move the jet out using a freighter plane. A British High Commission spokesperson said: “We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible. We thank the Indian authorities for their continued support.” Operating from the United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, the fighter jet was conducting a routine flying outside India’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) when it was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, the designated emergency recovery airfield for the aircraft. Initially, the fighter jet was facing a problem of low fuel and the Indian Air Force provided all necessary help. But after it was readying for departure that the jet experienced problem with its hydraulics and therefore could not take off, said air force officials. This is the first time that the US-made fighter jet is stranded in a foreign country due to technical issues.

The fighter plane was not being moved from the bay as the Royal Navy did not want anybody to have a close look at the "protected technologies" of the fighter jet.&nbsp;

British F-35 jet stranded in Kerala will be moved to hangar, several attempts to fix problem fails

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will now calculate a parking fee for the British Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet as it continues to be grounded in Kerala. As per a report by the Indian Defence Research wing, for 12 days of parking, the total fee would be 3,685.22 USD (INR 26,261 × 12 = INR 315,132). The F-35B's prolonged stay at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is highly unusual, as it marks the first time this advanced fighter jet has been stranded abroad. Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So the same yardstick may not be applicable in this case. There is no official confirmation on how the parking fee would be charged and who would pay the bill. Notably, in March, US President Donald Trump pitched the sale of F-35 jets to India.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a team of engineers from the UK and the US will arrive soon to rectify the snag. If it is not successful, arrangements may have to be made to move the jet out using a freighter plane. A British High Commission spokesperson said: “We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible. We thank the Indian authorities for their continued support.” "Diversion of F-35 is normal. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is fully aware of and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All assistance is given, and IAF is in coordination with all agencies," an IAF spokesperson said last week. The jet, believed to have taken off from a British aircraft carrier stationed approximately 100 nautical miles off Kerala's coast, landed in Thiruvananthapuram after reporting low fuel levels, reported news agency PTI. The British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, which was part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, landed in Thiruvananthapuram on June 14. The British jet, parked at Bay 4 of Thiruvananthapuram's airport, is guarded by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel.&nbsp;The cutting-edge F-35B, known for its short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability and advanced sensor systems, is one of the world's most expensive and technologically advanced fighter jets. Manufactured by the US's Lockheed Martin, its sleek design helps in evading enemy radars, making it stealth.&nbsp;

Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So how would the parking charges be calculated

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will now calculate a parking fee for the British Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet as it continues to be grounded in Kerala. As per a report by the Indian Defence Research wing, for 12 days of parking, the total fee would be 3,685.22 USD (INR 26,261 × 12 = INR 315,132). The F-35B's prolonged stay at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is highly unusual, as it marks the first time this advanced fighter jet has been stranded abroad. Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So the same yardstick may not be applicable in this case. There is no official confirmation on how the parking fee would be charged and who would pay the bill. Notably, in March, US President Donald Trump pitched the sale of F-35 jets to India. Meanwhile, a team of engineers from the UK and the US will arrive soon to rectify the snag. If it is not successful, arrangements may have to be made to move the jet out using a freighter plane. A British High Commission spokesperson said: “We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible. We thank the Indian authorities for their continued support.” "Diversion of F-35 is normal. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is fully aware of and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All assistance is given, and IAF is in coordination with all agencies," an IAF spokesperson said last week. The jet, believed to have taken off from a British aircraft carrier stationed approximately 100 nautical miles off Kerala's coast, landed in Thiruvananthapuram after reporting low fuel levels, reported news agency PTI. The British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, which was part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, landed in Thiruvananthapuram on June 14. The British jet, parked at Bay 4 of Thiruvananthapuram's airport, is guarded by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. The cutting-edge F-35B, known for its short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability and advanced sensor systems, is one of the world's most expensive and technologically advanced fighter jets. Manufactured by the US's Lockheed Martin, its sleek design helps in evading enemy radars, making it stealth.

Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So how would the parking charges be calculated

Parking charge for UK's F-35 stuck in Kerala for more than 10 days is...

Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday said India would be looking with an "open mind" to US President Donald Trump's offer to sell F-35 fighter jets to India. Watch this report for more details!

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India to look at US' F-35 proposal with an 'open mind'

US President Donald Trump's offer to sell the crown jewel of American military aviation to India marks a pivotal moment in global military dynamics. Watch this report for more details!

Trump offers India F-35 stealth jets

Trump offers India stealth jets

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Trump offers India F-35 stealth jets

Trump offers India stealth jets