An F-35 fighter jet of the UK Navy made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala officials, stated on Sunday. Reportedly, the fighter jet landed due to low fuel on Saturday night. It had sought permission around 9:30 pm. According to reports, the aircraft is still stationed at the airport. The jet had been currently deployed in the Indo-Pacific and had earlier participated in joint drills with the Indian Navy. Indian Air Force officials stated the IAF is fully aware and has facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons.
#UPDATE | Normal occurrence of diversion by F-35. IAF is fully aware and has facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All assistance is being given, and the IAF is coordinating with all agencies: Indian Air Force officials https://t.co/R377VUmuA9
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025
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An F-35 fighter jet of the UK Navy made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport due to low fuel. The aircraft is still there. More details awaited: Sources pic.twitter.com/byeruQCNZH
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025
#WATCH | Kerala: An F-35 fighter jet of the UK Navy made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport due to low fuel. The aircraft is still there.
(Visuals from Thiruvananthapuram Airport) pic.twitter.com/2M0EsBJcOX
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025
Kedarnath Helicopter Crash
Meanwhile, in a tragic incident reported from Uttarakhand, seven people died after a chopper en route to Kedarnath crashed in Gaurikund. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday said that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the Kedarnath Helicopter crash incident. As a precautionary measure, the DGCA has already reduced the frequency of helicopter operations to Char Dham and is carrying out enhanced surveillance and reviewing the operation for any further action.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his condolences and stated that strict action will be taken against the culprits. “An emergency meeting has been called immediately, in which instructions have been given that the rules of our DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) should not be violated, and the pilots flying in the upper Himalayan areas should have experience of the region. Aviation companies should also ensure this. A control and command centre should be set up. Strict action will be taken against the culprits in this accident… Helicopter services will not run today or tomorrow,” CM Dhami told ANI.
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