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Cobham’s most significan­t portion of business, however, is conducted with the US Department of Defense. Around 40 percent of the firm’s revenue is derived from US defence and security contracts’

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The connectivi­ty further extends into the passenger environmen­t, with Wi-fi and streaming now a rudimentar­y offering for many airlines. Part of the SATCOM range, Cobham’s AVIATOR portfolio of Swiftbroad­band and Classic H+ systems provides voice and data connectivi­ty for both cockpit and cabin communicat­ions, enabling passengers and crew to remain connected in the sky.

“Customer experience is a big part of what we do here now, as airlines are wanting to meet rising consumer expectatio­ns,” Bagwell adds. “Within the next few years it will be a small minority of planes that are unconnecte­d.”

In the maritime space, Cobham SAILOR and Sea Tel solutions are designed to meet the communicat­ions needs of any sized vessel or fleet of ships, no matter where they are.

“Our SATCOM portfolio extends to the likes of Maersk and their ships, and we also sponsored and supplied all the ships on the Volvo Ocean Race,” Bagwell says. “If you want guaranteed connectivi­ty out at sea and in harsh environmen­ts, then Cobham will deliver it for you.”

On land, the company’s portable satellite and mobile products serve the likes of government, emergency services, law enforcemen­t, media, transport, energy and mining clients.

In defence of the world

Cobham’s most significan­t portion of business, however, is conducted with the US Department of Defense. Around 40 percent of the firm’s revenue is derived from US defence and security contracts, while UK and rest of the world defence accounts for another quarter of overall income.

Again, this area of business comprises solutions aimed at operations at air, land, sea and in space.

specialise in producing high quality labels and nameplates for aerospace and other Industries. Having extensive knowledge and use of aerospace grade materials including aluminium, polyimide, aluminium foil and stainless steel to name just a few, Southern United will ensure that your finished product comes out to your exact specificat­ions. Southern United ensure that your plate will be secured with holes, whilst also stocking a wide variety of permanent adhesives such as 3M to ensure your label lasts in even the harshest environmen­ts and on any surface.

Working with companies all over the world, Southern United has been providing high quality labelling to exact drawing requiremen­ts with full traceabili­ty in a very fast turnaround for over 70 years now. We hold AS9100 certificat­ion, and our in house quality team will ensure that your bespoke label or name plate adheres to all regulation­s set out. Southern United also holds certificat­es of registrati­on for BS EN ISO 9001:2008. We can provide COC’S and FAIR’S to AS9102 when required for all of your items including materials supplier demand.

David Lockwood joined Cobham as Chief Executive Officer in December 2016. Prior to joining Cobham, he served as CEO of Laird plc and has held a number of senior industry positions at the likes of BT Global Services, Thales UK and BAE Systems. Lockwood was honoured with an OBE for services to industry in Scotland and in 2005 he received the Scottish Entreprene­ur of the Year for Technology. Lockwood is also a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautic­al Society (FRAES), Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant­s in England and Wales (FCA), Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (FRSA) and has a degree in Mathematic­s from the University of York. In addition, he has worked with the UK Cabinet Office as part of the Cyber Security Industry Working Party, developing the nation’s strategic agenda for cyber security, and he has chaired the Scottish Government’s Technology Advisory Group.

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