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Airbus secures record €3 billion loan for technology and defense

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Airbus a record loan of €3 billion to finance cutting-edge technology and defense solutions. It is the largest corporate loan the EIB has ever awarded to a single company.

Airbus secures record €3 billion loan for technology and defense
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Airbus a record loan of €3 billion to finance the development of cutting-edge technology and defense solutions. This represents the largest corporate financing the EIB has ever provided to a single company.

A first tranche of €1 billion has already been signed in Brussels. Airbus plans to use the funds to further expand its technological leadership in civil and military aviation.

The EIB emphasizes that this financing will strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty and promote industrial excellence in manufacturing. Nadia Calviño stated that the project was approved within about six months, underscoring Europe’s ability to act quickly and comprehensively.

Source: www.tagesspiegel.de