On Monday 19 June, the European Commission approved Franco-German support to the Airbus X6 helicopter project, as it will help to “bring a new generation of innovative heavy helicopters to the market”, according to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager.
The two states will provide public aid to the European company of more than €377 million in the form of repayable advances granted over a period of eight years. France has pledged €330 million and Germany €47.25...