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January 2008 Readback
Liberty announced the closing of a major debt financing, arranged by Kuwait Finance House (Bahrain), which will allow the company to expand its production capacity. âThe decision to raise finance was based on the strong worldwide demand for Liberty’s XL2 aircraft,â said the General Manager of Kuwait Finance House, Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat. âThe finance is important, as it gives strength, stability and resources to Liberty, which will culminate in Liberty’s further success in aircraft sales.â
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