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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 March 2023 (named day). It was answered by Alex Chalk (Conservative) on Friday, 24 March 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


A400M Aircraft: Parachuting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 March to Question 163729 on A400M Aircraft: Parachuting, what estimate he has made of when all Atlas A400M aircraft will receive clearance for low-level parachuting.

Answer

The Atlas (A400M) fleet of aircraft is planned to receive first clearance for low-level parachuting in April 2023 with full low-level parachuting clearances in place in early 2024. Clearances will be given for the entire Atlas (A400M) fleet rather than for individual aircraft.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
170546
Session
2022-23
Related items
A400M Aircraft: Parachuting
Thursday, 16 March 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
A400M aircraft Parachuting
Link
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