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Material Planning: Make Inventory More EffectiveHow can companies in the aerospace industry prepare their inventory before beginning production? Material planning, also referred to as Material Requirements Planning (MRP), is a helpful system used by many manufacturing companies to forecast and prepare their inventory for production and customer demand. Using material planning also makes it easier to effectively account for inventory ordering time and production lead time. Material management can make any company more efficient and productive. While important across...
5 Main Parts of an AircraftpartAn aircraft looks and operates like one enormous machine. However, it’s actually made up of several parts that are designed to work seamlessly in unison. Without even one of those parts, the airplane would be unable to perform optimally, if at all. Whether you’re studying for the AFOQT or simply want to learn more about how planes are designed, having a grasp of the main parts of an aircraft is basic and essential knowledge....
Ram Air Turbine (RAT)A ram air turbine (RAT) is a small wind turbine that is installed in an aircraft to be used as a source of power during emergencies. These turbines are connected to an electrical generator or a hydraulic pump and use the airstream to generate power by ram pressure from the aircraft’s speed. More power is generated when the aircraft is operating at a higher speed and less is generated when operating at lower speeds. Present-day...
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...
