Armed Forces: Aircraft Carriers Lord Luke asked Her Majesty's Government: What are the projected in-service dates for the two new aircraft carriers. [HL910] The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Baroness Taylor of Bolton) As announced by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Defence in the other place on 25 July 2007, (Official Report, col. 865),the two new aircraft carriers are expected to enter service in 2014 and 2016.