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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Why Kerala Tourism's new ‘poster boy' is raising questions about pricey F-35B
Why Kerala Tourism's new 'poster boy' is raising questions about pricey F-35B Team TOI Plus Updated: Jul 3, 2025, 18:47 IST IST Hit by a glitch in its hydraulic system, a British Royal Navy stealth jet has been stranded in Kerala for days. As the $100-mn warplane awaits repairs, it has found an unexpected new role: unofficial brand ambassador for Kerala Tourism The $100-million warplane, one of the most advanced in the world, is awaiting repairs – but in the meantime, it has found an unexpected new role: unofficial brand ambassador for Kerala Tourism . Seizing the opportunity, Kerala Tourism shared a tongue-in-cheek poster on its official X handle, featuring a stylised image of the jet parked amid a serene backdrop of swaying coconut palms and lush greenery. The caption reads, 'Kerala is such an amazing place, I don't want to leave. Definitely recommend.' The faux testimonial is attributed – playfully – to the 'UK F-35B .'
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Air India crash brings fresh scrutiny to Boeing
Air India crash brings fresh scrutiny to Boeing Team TOI Plus Updated: Jun 12, 2025, 20:37 IST IST The company has been in recovery mode for more than six years after Lion Air Flight 610, a Boeing 737 Max 8, plunged into the Java Sea off the coast of Indonesia minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board US plane-maker Boeing said it was ready to support Air India following the deadly crash on Thursday (June 12) of a London-bound flight with 242 people on board. "We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them," said a Boeing statement. "Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all affected."
