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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 April 2021. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


A400M Aircraft: Parachuting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Release of Service Authority has certified personnel parachute operations safe, with regards to the A400M.

Answer

The RAF Atlas A400M trials of specific personnel paradrop capabilities have commenced under Military Permit To Fly clearances, required to develop safe operating procedures to allow our own Release To Service Authority to consider authorising the capability.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
184370
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Safety A400M aircraft Parachuting
Link
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