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European Investment Bank Boosts Airbus Technological Edge
The European Investment Bank has announced a record loan of up to $3.4 billion to Airbus, aiming to bolster the company’s technological edge in commercial and defense aviation. The loan is designed to support research and development in the European aerospace sector, with specific investment projects located across France, Germany, and Spain. According to Airbus CFO Thomas Toepfer, the loan will provide the company with the flexibility to manage its balance sheet and sustain long-term investments in aerospace innovation. The agreement was signed in Brussels and is the largest corporate loan ever authorized by the EIB, as reported by AeroTime.