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British fighter jet makes emergency landing at Kerala airport after running low on fuel
The F-35 fighter jet, which earlier took off from an aircraft carrier, landed safely at the airport Saturday night read more
A British fighter jet made an emergency landing in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Saturday night (June 14) after running low on fuel, reported news agency PTI.
The F-35 fighter jet, which earlier took off from an aircraft carrier, landed safely at the airport at around 9:30 pm IST.
Airport authorities declared an emergency to ensure a smooth and safe landing, PTI quoted a source as saying.
'The pilot reported low fuel and asked for permission to land. Everything was handled quickly and professionally,' the source said.
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The aircraft is currently parked at the airport. Refuelling will take place once approval is received from the relevant authorities in the Central government, sources said.
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