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Cathay plans to raise $5 billion from Hong Kong government

Bloomberg Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd became the latest global carrier to seek a lifeline in the aftermath of Covid-19 travel restrictions, outlining a plan to raise HK$39 billion ($5 billion) from the Hong Kong government and shareholders after months of warnings about the frailty of its business. The rights issue proposal, reported by Bloomberg News, is on the basis of ...

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France earmarks $17b for aerospace industry

Bloomberg The French government unveiled a rescue plan for the struggling aerospace industry that includes billions of euros to support Airbus SE and its suppliers hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The measures, worth 15 billion euros ($17 billion), include export guarantees and credit relief for some new aircraft orders, as well as an extension of part-time work subsidies to ...

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Lufthansa’s Austrian arm gets $508mn government bailout

Bloomberg Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s historic state bailout increased by 450 million euros ($508 million) after Austria agreed to provide support to the German carrier’s division in the country. Austrian Airlines will get 150 million euros in direct aid plus 300 million euros in loans underwritten by the government, helping to sustain the unit as carriers begin to restore flights amid ...

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