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Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Friday, 9 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2009. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Future Large Aircraft

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects the A400M to enter service with the Royal Air Force.
Answer

The UK has joined Partner Nations in a negotiation phase with Airbus Military. The purpose of these discussions—which are not expected to conclude before the end of this year—is to determine the way ahead for the A400M programme, including revised aircraft production and delivery schedules. Until these discussions are complete, it is not possible to provide definitive dates. The current planning assumption is late 2014.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
497 c424-5W; 291762
Session
2008-09
Related items
Armed Forces: A400M
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
A400M aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk