14/04/2010 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 14 April, the European Commission authorised France to grant repayable advances of €35.14 million to Daher-Socata (€12.34 million) and Sogerma (€22.8 million) for the development of the next-generation Main Landing Gear Doors (MLGD) and Main Landing Gear Bay (MLGB) of the future Airbus A 350 XWB. The Commission found the repayable advances compatible with the EU framework for state aid for research and development and innovation. “In particular, the aid addresses a specific market failure, is appropriate, and is limited to the minimum necessary”, the Commission highlights in a press release. (O.L./transl.fl)