Thales has completed the acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications, a supplier of advanced, ultra-reliable innovative safety cockpit communication and connectivity systems.
Cobham Aerospace Communications has around 734 employees, of which 190 are engineers. The company operates across France, South Africa, North America and Denmark.
Negotiations for Thales to buy Cobham Aerospace Communications began last July.
Thales described the transaction as a major milestone that will complement and strengthen its avionics portfolio, creating a worldwide player in this market.
Yannick Assouad, executive vice-president of avionics at Thales said, "The acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications marks a new step in the very attractive and fast-growing communications and connectivity market. We are very excited to welcome these highly skilled experts to Thales. Combined with our established expertise in avionics, Cobham Aerospace Communications’ talents and technologies represent a tremendous accelerator for a more sustainable aerospace future.”
Nicolas Bonleux, CEO of Cobham Aerospace Communications said, “Joining Thales is a great opportunity for Cobham Aerospace Communications to continue innovating in cutting-edge avionics products and growing the business. We are ready to embrace the upcoming revolution in aircraft connectivity and communication, and eager to invent a sustainable aerospace future together.”