Financial Statements 2023

2. Notes to the IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements 2.8 Other Notes

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Events after the Reporting Date

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. acquired from Eutelsat OneWeb its 50% share of the Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS) joint venture, making Airbus the 100% owner of AOS and the satellite manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Florida. The Airbus OneWeb Satellites joint venture, established in 2016, built more than 600 satellites at the rate of two per day for the OneWeb first generation constellation, currently operating on ‑ orbit.

Airbus Helicopters has signed an agreement to acquire Aerovel, the maker of Flexrotor, a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and over land. Aerovel, based in Bingen, Washington, will remain a US ‑ owned company and will continue to collaborate with the US DoD under Airbus’ Special Security Agreement (SSA). The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with closing expected in 2024.

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