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The Future of Drones in AerospaceJune 27, 2018Ten years ago, the term “drone” conjured images of highly specialized military aircraft flying covert missions. Five years ago, drone had shifted to mean that annoying little toy being flown by a hobbyist and disturbing your picnic in the park. In 2018, drone could very well mean the future of the aviation industry. Driven as much by a cultural shift in consumer and commercial use as by improvements in the technology, drones – or unmanned... -
The Technologies Disrupting the Aerospace Industry in 2018June 6, 2018The aerospace industry can be a bit of a contradiction. It is an industry built on (and, indeed, requiring) innovation, yet it can be surprisingly resistant to change. Some of that resistance is well founded, as the standards in aerospace are some of the most stringent and exacting in any industry; and the safety, security and feasibility of any new technology needs to be thoroughly vetted before it can be implemented on a wide... -
The GDPR and How Your Company Can ComplyMay 21, 2018The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a sweeping European Union regulation that was approved in April 2016 and becomes enforceable on May 25, 2018. While it is a European Union regulation, it protects the data privacy of all European citizens, which means that any company throughout the world that is holding or interacting with data from a European citizen is subject to its strictures. These include fines of up to $23.5 million, or... -
Checking In on the 2018 Aerospace Industry OutlookMay 11, 2018With record growth in 2017, the 2018 aerospace industry outlook is strong. But learning what factors are affecting the industry moving forward will help you to target your priorities to align with the most important drivers of growth in 2018 and beyond. This post provides an update on the 2018 aerospace industry outlook, after the four major aircraft manufacturers – Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Bombardier – posted their 2018 Q1 earnings reports. What Made 2017 Such a Great Year... -
Proponent Begins Distribution of Meggitt Aftermarket ProductsApril 16, 2018In December 2017, Meggitt and Proponent announced a multiple year distribution deal, under which Proponent would become the exclusive 3rd party global distributor to selected Meggitt customers for the supply of non-military aftermarket products supplied by Meggitt Control Systems and Meggitt Sensing Systems. Beginning April 2018, Proponent assumed this role and is now supplying worldwide customers with timely delivery and first-class service. This distribution agreement allows Meggitt to focus on its individual areas of expertise,... -
How U.S.-China Tariffs Could Affect the Aviation IndustryApril 5, 2018China has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of trade tariffs with a list of 106 items of U.S. goods that China will impose with a 25 percent tax if the U.S. tariffs move forward. Included in this list are U.S.-built aircraft, namely Boeing. Fears of how these tariffs may affect the global aviation industry have already driven down stock prices. So, how high are the stakes in this potential trade war? According to... -
How Blockchain Technology Could Completely Change AerospaceMarch 13, 2018With the breakneck pace of technology, it can be hard to keep up with the latest “disruptive” innovations, but if you have been listening in the past couple of years, you’ve probably heard about blockchain technology. And, chances are, you heard it in the context of tectonic shifts in the status quo. At their most breathless, proponents of blockchain technology can be heard predicting that blockchain will be the backbone of a new more secure,... -
It’s Official: Kapco Global is Now ProponentMarch 8, 2018On February 19, 2018, we announced that Proponent would be the new trade name for Kirkhill Aircraft Parts Co., replacing the Kapco Global moniker. This is an incredibly exciting time for Proponent, capping off nearly a year of feverish work. For those of us who have been working behind the scenes to bring the Proponent identity to life – determining the name, choosing the logo, developing the brand voice and look, not to mention ensuring... -
Technological Collaboration in AerospaceMarch 6, 2018Aerospace is not necessarily an industry well known for collaboration. Though the continued success of aviation relies heavily on transparency, communication and many different parties working together, aerospace has a much more ingrained culture of mergers and acquisitions than of good old-fashioned cooperation. However, one notable area that has seen lots of enthusiastic collaboration in the past few years is technology. From sharing data that increases safety and efficiency to sharing expertise that is revolutionizing...