We’re thrilled to announce that Cobalt Aerospace Group Limited has been acquired by IFPL Group Limited.

This exciting development will allow us to combine our innovations with IFPL’s many years of expertise and impressive scale, meaning that together we can offer customers a wealth of products to enhance the in-flight experience. We are confident that by combining the considerable skill and experience within both businesses, we will be able to significantly broaden and strengthen our offering to our customers – to you!

Directors Dan Rust and Ben Brown feel joining forces with IFPL is a significant positive milestone for the business:

“We’re excited to take this step forward with our friends at IFPL, who we have long admired for their excellent products and industry prowess. This merger will allow us to combine our innovations with IFPL’s many years of expertise and impressive scale, meaning that together we can offer customers a wealth of products to enhance the in-flight experience. As the aviation industry begins to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, we are looking forward to joining our teams together and entering this new phase stronger than ever.”

Here is just a snapshot of the products that this merger will make available to our customer base:

  • AdPower
    Thanks to the AdPower Smart USB Module, airlines can now easily monetise in-seat power. Passengers can choose to either purchase power for the duration of their flight, or airlines can exchange free power for short adverts. AdPower represents a great way to generate ancillary revenue whilst keeping passengers happy.
  • USB-A & C Combination Outlet
    Offer passengers the convenience of both USB-A and USB-C charging capability in their seat. This innovative outlet minimises user damage by utilising a bi-directional port: whichever way round a passenger inserts their USB-A connector, they will always get it right!
  • Bluetooth Audio Jack
    Cater to the growing trend of Bluetooth headsets with an easy upgrade, long-life audio jack that includes Bluetooth connectivity, allowing passengers to pair wirelessly or use a wired headset.

Following this exciting news, we want to take the time to reassure you of several things that will not change:

  • We will continue to operate as Cobalt Aerospace, and IFPL will continue to operate under their brand name. Both businesses will operate under the umbrella company IFPL Group Limited.
  • You will continue to work with the same people you are currently in contact with – we are retaining all of our staff in their current positions. This acquisition simply means we will have more expertise available!
  • Any services and products we are currently providing you with will continue without hinderance.
  • The way you contact us will not change – we still have the same phone number, the same website, and the same email addresses.

If you have any questions about this exciting news and what it will mean for you, please feel free to contact us at any time. We look forward to introducing you to some of our new team and products in the near future!