THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A British F-35 fighter jet had landed at the Thiruvananthapuram airport after a technical fault. Meanwhile, Kerala Tourism has used this aircraft as part of its advertisement. The advertisement says, “Kerala is such an amazing place, I don’t want to leave. Definitely recommend." The 'fighter jet' has given a 5-star rating for Kerala in the ad.
This advertisement has already garnered a lot of attention on social media. “Give it Parotta and Thattukada fried chicken, it will never go back," wrote one user. “No wonder it refuses to leave now- bro found peace, toddy, and banana chips," another netizen wrote. “Maybe try putting some coconut water in it instead of fuel, that might fix it," a third person wrote.
The British Navy's F-35 fighter jet landed at the Thiruvananthapuram airport two weeks ago due to a technical fault. There were reports that the aircraft would be moved to an Air India hangar after a fault in the hydraulic system could not be fixed.
Britain has stated that an expert team will soon arrive in Thiruvananthapuram to examine the problems of the fighter jet. Engineers from the company that manufactured the aircraft will also be on board. It is hoped that once they arrive, the problems will be completely resolved and the aircraft will be able to fly.
The American-made F35B is the world's most expensive fighter jet. Britain is afraid that someone else will check its technologies. That's why the Royal Navy initially rejected Air India's offer to transfer it to the hangar unit, according to reports.
The aircraft, which was part of Britain's HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, which had completed a joint exercise with the Indian Navy, made an emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram after running out of fuel.