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Business/Financial

European Investment Bank Supports EADS Innovation, R&D Programs

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. (EADS) yesterday said they signed an approximately $488 million finance contract in support of EADS Groups innovation and research and development programs. This project focuses on developing innovative products aimed at reducing the impact of aviation on the environment in terms of energy efficiency, pollutant emissions and noise, the statement said. It expects to develop effective solutions with a direct impact on aeronautics design and production, by…

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