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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Boeing E-7

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the second Royal Air Force E-7 Wedgetail airframe (WT002) did not conduct test flights during the period when WT001 was grounded.

Answer

The three aircraft arrived at the modification facility at STS Aviation Services in Birmingham between January 2021 and October 2022. Given their staggered arrival, the aircraft modification programmes are at varying degrees of completion.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67825
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Air force Testing Boeing E-7
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk