July 22, 2025
F-35B Fighter Jet of U.K. Royal Air Force Takes Flight from Kerala After Maintenance
On July 22, 2025, the F-35B fighter jet of the Royal Air Force, U.K., grounded in Thiruvananthapuram since June 14 due to engineering issues, took off for Darwin, Australia after maintenance. The aircraft had emergency landed and required expert attention. The aircraft had to pay around ₹5 lakh as parking fees at the airport.