Cobham, a privately owned company headquartered in the UK, was founded in 1934. With approximately 1,390 employees, the company historically focused on the production of components and systems for the defense and space sectors. Following its acquisition in 2020, many of Cobham's established business units were sold off to various other companies. Currently, a primary activity under the Cobham name is C16 Ventures, its venture capital arm, which focuses on investments in early-stage companies within the aerospace, defense, space, and technology industries.
Cobham secured a 10-year A$1.2 billion contract extension with QantasLink on February 17, 2026, continuing its provision of airline services for the airline's fleet of 20 Boeing 717 aircraft through the end of 2026. On the same day, Cobham received an Airbus Innovation Award for successfully integrating multiple antenna functions into a helicopter fuselage composite. Also on February 17, the company announced China Rescue and Salvage (CRS), China’s dedicated national maritime rescue and salvage force, as the launch customer for the new Cobham Helicopter Academy, which operates out of Newquay Cornwall Airport.
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