asked Her Majesty's Government:
What transport aircraft for troop movements are currently on order by the Ministry of Defence; and what are the make, cost, and anticipated delivery date of each. [HL4687]
The information is as follows:
Aircraft Contractor No Forecast Cost Date A400M Airbus Military Sociedad Limitada 25 £2.63 billion 2011 (Note 1) Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (Airbus A330- 200 derivative) (Note 2) AirTanker Ltd 14 £ 13 billion (Note 3) 2011 (Note 4)
Notes:
1. In Service Date based on acceptance into service of the seventh aircraft.
2. Will provide both a replacement air-to-air refuelling and strategic air transport capability.
3. Represents the current estimated whole cost of providing this capability throughout the life of the FSTA programme.
4. Planned date for introduction to service of first FSTA tanker aircraft.