tbw, I don't think it is official yet. The situation a few weeks ago as I am sure you know:
nil fuel tank inerting 9xDAS
Situation now and I am not sure about the contract signing for DAS, but I understand the following to be true. Usual Govt health warnings apply;
25 x Fuel Tank Inerting systems (extremely good ones)
25 x DAS
Like I say, good 'ere innit?
I am sure the MoD will claim this was always the plan, but I have some very good information to suggest the opposite. It would be churlish to split hairs I am just happy the boys/girls will be given good protection. There is no doubt that this campaign is helping to change thinking in a big way. I also understand that more protection is coming the way of existing 2GP assets. Good news all round. The only bad news is the amount of time it will take for the Herc fleet to get the foam. The next stage of our little campaign is to get a DAS upgrade for the majority of J fleet. I am not aware of any moves to protect passengers so I will be raising this issue soon.
NG