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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Monday, 24 June 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


A400M Aircraft: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the cost of the programme to improve the airworthiness of the RAF's A400M fleet; and whether any of that cost is being being borne by (a) the RAF, (b) Airbus and (c) a combination of the two.

Answer

The A400M aircraft is fully compliant with all UK safety and airworthiness standards. A modification programme is under way to improve the reliability of aircraft systems to increase availability. This programme of work is fully funded by Airbus and their subcontractors under the terms of the contract.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
266855
Session
2017-19
Related items
A400M Aircraft: Repairs and Maintenance
Monday, 1 July 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Costs Repairs and maintenance A400M aircraft
Link
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