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NEW DELHI: A British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday night after running low on fuel, PTI sources said. The jet, which took off from an aircraft carrier, landed safely at approximately 9.30 pm, the sources said on Sunday. Airport authorities declared an emergency to ensure a smooth and safe landing, according to a source. “The pilot reported low fuel and asked for permission to land. Everything was handled quickly and professionally,” the source added. The aircraft is currently parked at the airport. Refuelling will commence once approval is received from the relevant authorities in the Central government, the sources said.
