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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... -
Is Your Jet Fuel Vegetarian? Researchers Are Developing a Biofuel Made From Animal FatAs aviation continues a historic boom, jet fuel prices continue to rise, and the threats of irreversible climate change loom ever nearer, aviation researchers are looking for sustainable fuel alternatives to increase efficiency and lower the carbon footprint of individual aircraft and the industry as a whole. And sometimes, they find promising solutions in really unexpected places. We’ve heard about a lot of odd materials being used to create biofuels — from algaes and used... -
Lockheed Martin Begins Manufacturing, Commits to 3-Year Timeline for X-59 QueSST Low-Boom DemonstratorWe’re one step closer to supersonic flight over land, as Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works announced recently that they have begun manufacturing parts for the next NASA X-Plane, the X-59 QueSST (“Quiet Supersonic Transport”) low-boom demonstrator. Lockheed also revealed an updated timeline, committing to delivering the aircraft in late 2021, to begin flight tests in 2022. Even in an industry like aerospace, where innovation is rampant and part of our DNA, it never comes all at... -
Why Proponent Employee-Owners Have Such Big SmilesEmployee ownership is part of Proponent’s DNA and has always been a huge part of what we do and how we do it, but several things over the past month have put it at the front of our minds, and we realized that it’s been a while since we wrote about what employee ownership means to us as a company. So, we’re writing about it again! First, October was Employee Ownership Month (but you knew... -
Avio-Diepen, a Proponent Company, Divesting Joint Venture with ADPma LLCAvio-Diepen, a Proponent company, is pleased to announce the sale of all its shares in Tennessee based joint venture ADPma. The shares owned by Avio-Diepen were sold to the existing shareholders of ADPma LLC. The joint venture was originally established in 2002. Due to a changing market environment, Avio-Diepen took a more remote position from the venture back in 2012 and allowed the business to prosper independently which served both companies well. “After the acquisition... -
Manufacturing Tomorrow Publishes Proponent Article on Additive Manufacturing & the Aerospace Supply ChainProponent works hard to stay on the cutting edge of the disruptive technologies that are shifting the aviation industry. This month, our Pricing Optimization Manager, Jacob Volen, had the opportunity to share his thoughts on one such technology – additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing) – with Manufacturing Tomorrow magazine. In the article, Jacob outlines the benefits of additive manufacturing (reduced costs, weight reductions, shorter time to market, etc.), how it is currently... -
Predictive Analytics vs. Prescriptive Analytics: What Is the Difference?In the past few years, “predictive analytics” has become something of a buzzword in the aerospace community. It shows up on a lot more websites, touted as a strength, but if you press beyond a surface-level conversation, it’s clear that many companies can’t tell you much beyond the fact that it will help your business. And if you really want to throw someone for a loop, ask them what prescriptive maintenance is and how...
