The Ministry of Defence has extended a £190 million contract with Airbus to sustain maintenance and support for the RAF’s A400M Atlas fleet. The deal will increase the number of mission-capable aircraft available daily from 10 to 13 by end of 2027, while preserving over 350 UK jobs. Contract Extension Lifts Aircraft Availability by 30 Per Cent The MOD and Airbus have agreed a 31-month extension to the A400M Medium-Term Contract, running until April 2029. Under the terms, Airbus will continue to deliver maintenance, repair and support services from its UK Support Centre at RAF Brize Norton. The extension is…
