Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 15 (HBTV): A British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday night, reportedly due to low fuel, according to sources cited by PTI. The aircraft is currently parked at the airport. 

The British F-35B Lightning II jet made an emergency landing at the airport after running low on fuel while on a sortie over the Indian Ocean.

‘The pilot reported low fuel and asked for permission to land. Everything was handled quickly and professionally,’ a source said.  

The 5th-generation stealth fighter is part of the UK's HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, which is currently operating in the Indo-Pacific and had recently completed joint maritime exercises with the Indian Navy.

According to PTI, refuelling will take place once the necessary approval is received from the relevant Central government authorities.

The jet, which is believed to have taken off from an aircraft carrier, landed safely at around 9:30 pm.

Airport authorities declared an emergency to facilitate a smooth and safe landing, the source added.

(Inputs from Hindustan Times)