Brussels, 24/10/2008 (Agence Europe) - On 22 October 2008, the European Commission authorised €35 million in public funding that Spain is planning to grant Industria de Turbo Propulsores (ITP) for the development of the low-pressure turbine for the Trent 1000 engine (being developed by Rolls-Royce for the Boeing B787). After an in-depth investigation launched in March 2007, the Commission found that this was indeed state aid but satisfied the requirements of the EU framework for state aid for research, development and innovation. In particular, the project incites ITP to carry out additional research, the public funding will be reimbursed according to the success of the project and the Commission therefore concluded that the aid does not threaten to distort competition in the single market. (C.D./transl.fl)