Mr. Ellwood Share this specific contribution Share a link to this specific contribution: Share contribution 1 on Twitter Share contribution 1 on Facebook Share contribution 1 via Email Copy link to contribution 1 to clipboard Copy link To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the first A400M transport aircraft will be operational within the RAF. (119884) Mr. Ingram Share this specific contribution Share a link to this specific contribution: Share contribution 2 on Twitter Share contribution 2 on Facebook Share contribution 2 via Email Copy link to contribution 2 to clipboard Copy link [holding answer 8 February 2007]: The A400M is planned to deliver operational capability to the RAF from 2011.