WSJ Tech News Briefing · Monday, June 29, 2026
European aerospace giant Airbus is set to receive a record-breaking $3.4 billion loan from the European Investment Bank. This substantial financing aims to bolster the company's research and development efforts through 2030, focusing on commercial aviation, security, and defense.
“European airspace leader Airbus will get more than a 3.4 billion dollar loan from the European Investment Bank, the largest corporate loan never authorized by the EIB.”
“The move is part of European officials efforts to build out the bloc's own technological capabilities to fend off mounting competition from the US and China.”
“The financing package will bolster Airbus's research and development, supporting investments through 2030 in areas such as commercial aviation, security and defense.”