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A400M Aircraft

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 July 2026UIN 12762

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many A400 aircraft are operationally deployable.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

There are currently 16 aircraft in the A400M Forward Fleet. The Forward Fleet comprises serviceable and short-term unserviceable aircraft. Typically, the short-term unserviceable fleet aircraft are undergoing minor works, forward maintenance or other unforeseen rectification or technical inspection that can arise on a day-to-day basis. The number of aircraft varies day-to-day, according to normal flight management activities.

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