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Military Aircraft: Training

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 5094

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what fast jet trainers are used to teach Royal Air Force pilots at the International Flight Training School at Decimomannu air base.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

The Leonardo M-346 training aircraft is used to teach Royal Air Force pilots at the International Flight Training School (IFTS) at Decimomannu Air Base in Sardinia, Italy.

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