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Aviation Terms - Aeronautical GlossaryWhether to satisfy a casual interest in aviation or address the need to learn about it for your profession, it’s understandable to have a tough time memorizing the formal definitions of aviation terms. The world of aviation practically has its own language. To master it, use a list of common, and not-so-common, terms compiled by Proponent as a study aid. By making time to read and practice this vocabulary regularly, a dedicated hobbyist or...
Proponent Wins Prestigious Boeing Award for 2nd YearProponent is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co., Ltd (Boeing Shanghai) Level-A Supplier award for the second year running. Truly an honor! The Level-A Supplier award was inaugurated in 2018 to honor suppliers who have achieved superior performance in the last calendar year. Proponent is among only eleven global suppliers to be awarded the “A-level” of recognition by Boeing Shanghai. What Were the Selection Criteria for This...- Sensata Technologies Signs Multi-year Distribution Agreement with ProponentWe are beyond thrilled to be among the first to announce that Sensata Technologies has just sealed a multi-year distribution agreement with Proponent, the world’s largest independent aerospace distributor. Get to know Sensata Technologies Sensata Technologies is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions, with operations and business centers in 12 countries, including China, Japan, Korea and Malaysia. Sensata manufactures, tests, repairs, overhauls and offers exchanges on Kavlico-brand LVDTs, RVDTs and...
- Largest Independent Aerospace Distributor Proponent and World Resilient PNT Leader Orolia Sign Distribution AgreementPartnership Will Supply Next-Gen ELT Technology to Airline and OEM Aftermarket Proponent today announced an agreement with Resilient PNT world leader Orolia that will allow Proponent to add the next generation of Orolia’s Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) to their wide portfolio of aerospace aftermarket offerings, including their GADSS-compliant Kannad Ultima product line. The two companies have been successfully working together since 2015, and they have now signed a global and strategic distribution agreement to better supply...
- Proponent and Joramco Sign Agreement at MRO Middle EastAt MRO Middle East, Proponent, the world’s largest independent aerospace parts distributor, and Joramco, a leading independent commercial aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul company, made an agreement for Proponent to support the supply of consumables and expendables for Joramco. Proponent will also be exploring other value-added services such as kitting and consignment to further develop and expand support for Joramco. For over 45 years, Proponent has partnered with diverse companies such as Joramco to deliver...
- MRO Industry Highlights 2018The Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Industry includes parts, services, forecasting and more to ensure that an end product is always ready to perform when needed. The components of this industry cover preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance to protect both the product and the consumer/business every step of the way. From dealing with historical data to predict needed maintenance, to acting quickly and accurately to AOG needs, MROs are vital to the success of...
- Innovations in the Aerospace Industry 20182018 was another stellar year for aviation, continuing the boom driven by rapid service expansions in the Asia Pacific region and increased low-fare flight options worldwide. In addition to the business aspects of the industry, aviation is also experiencing an innovation boom, with disruptive new technologies and new approaches driving unprecedented efficiencies that could change the trajectory of the industry as a whole. In this post, we’re rounding up some of the most exciting...
- American Recycler Magazine Publishes Proponent Aircraft Recycling ArticleWe’ve written a fair amount about the benefits of aircraft recycling in the past few years, because we think that aircraft recycling and the mindset behind it will have a significant impact on the entire aerospace supply chain over the next 20 years and beyond. These changes will not only affect how aircraft are dealt with at the end of their useful life, but what materials are used throughout the aircraft, and even how...
- Proponent Update – Avio-Diepen Fully Integrated Into ProponentThis fall, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Proponent identity. This month, we are busy arranging the final details of Avio-Diepen’s full integration under the Proponent name. Our two companies came together two and a half years ago; though our partnership has been so natural, it feels like we’ve been working together for much longer. We are so excited about how impactful our work together has been so far that we wanted to...
