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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 28 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Cyprus: Chinook Helicopters

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 28 April to Question 44502 on Puma Helicopters: Decommissioning, what steps he is taking to ensure that there will be no loss of operational output from the Chinook fleet as a result of the deployment of two CH47 Chinook helicopters in Cyprus.

Answer

Of the two Chinook H-47 currently deployed to cover the aerial firefighting season in Cyprus, one is earmarked for retirement as part of the planned decommissioning of the oldest 14 aircraft in the Chinook fleet.

There is no impact on Chinook fleet operational outputs as a result of the forward deployment of two Chinook H-47 to Cyprus.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
48487
Session
2024-26
Related items
Puma Helicopters: Decommissioning
Monday, 28 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Decommissioning Cyprus Chinook helicopters Puma helicopters
Link
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