Overview
The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a loan agreement with Airbus on 29 June 2026 in Brussels, providing €1 billion to finance research and development projects in the European aerospace sector.
Financing Details
The €1 billion loan constitutes the first part of a broader €3 billion financing package that will support Airbus’ planned investments through 2030 in advanced technologies and integrated systems for commercial aviation, as well as security and defence systems. The projects will be carried out in France, Germany and Spain.
Timeline and Rationale
EIB President Nadia Calviño stated that the operation was approved within approximately six months from the initial request and highlighted the bank’s objective to strengthen Europe’s technological autonomy and industrial competitiveness.