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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 12 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 April 2021. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 April 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


A400M Aircraft: Parachuting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Military Aviation Authority has certified that it is safe to conduct parachute operations from A400M aircraft.

Answer

The Military Aviation Authority has certified aerial delivery of certain categories of cargo on the ATLAS C Mk1.

Aerial delivery of personnel has not currently been certified, however, trials to support this activity are planned.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178865
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Safety A400M aircraft Parachuting
Link
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