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July 24, 2016

Commission approves acquisition of Arianespace by ASL, subject to conditions
European Commission
Brussels, Belgium (SPX) Jul 22, 2016 Following an in-depth review, the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Arianespace by Airbus Safran Launchers (ASL), a joint venture between Airbus and Safran. This approval is subject to conditions. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: "A well-functioning satellite and launcher industry is important to guarantee that European companies and institutions can gain access to space a ... read more

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