Thiruvananthapuram, July 22 -- The F-35 British Royal Navy fighter, which made an emergency landing due to suspected issues with its hydraulic system here on June 14, departed today from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
A UK engineering team, deployed since July 6 completed the repairs and safety checks, allowing the aircraft to resume active service, according to a release from the British High Commission.
"The UK remains very grateful for the support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams throughout the repair and recovery process," it added.
"We look forward to continuing to strengthen our defence partnership with India," it said.
Engineers from HMS Prince of Wales assessed the aircraft and it was deci...