![(FILES) This file photograph taken on August 6, 2018, shows Air France-KLM headquarters near Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, north of Paris. France is readying a historic package of multi-billion euro loans to help carmaker Renault and flag-carrier Air France through the crisis caused by the coronavirus, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on April 24, 2020. For Air France, a 7 billion euro ($7.5 billion) package is planned, made up of 4 billion euros in bank loans guaranteed by the state and a 3 billion euro loan direct from the state, he told TF1 television.
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The French state is preparing a seven billion euro rescue package of loans for its flag-carrier airline. AFP
The French state is preparing a seven billion euro rescue package of loans for its flag-carrier airline. AFP
France readying 'historic' rescue package for Air France and Renault
Billions of euros in loan packages earmarked for European flag carriers and industry giants hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic
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24 April, 2020