§ Earl Attleeasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether a turbo-prop engine is still to be fitted to the A400M aircraft; and, if so, whether a suitable one has been identified. [HL5881]
§ Lord BachThe A400M aircraft will be fitted with turbo-prop engines. Airbus Military, as prime contractor, is responsible for selecting the aircraft engines. A decision has yet to be made.
§ Earl Attleeasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Bach on 21 November 2001 (WA 145) whether they are able to give a more precise in-service date of the A400M aircraft than "around the end of the decade". [HL5882]
§ Lord BachThe current in-service date (ISD) for the A400M is 2010. However, taking into account the fact the contract has not yet been activated, we will continue to keep the ISD under review.