FORT WORTH, TX, Aug 4, 2025 – Incora has achieved compliance with AS13100, the quality management standard for aerospace engine suppliers, following a three-year effort. This positions Incora among a limited group of companies that meet the industry’s requirements for process control, risk management, and product integrity.
Incora has also been accepted as the newest member of the Aerospace Engine Supplier Quality (AESQ) Strategy Group, becoming the first and only distributor globally to join the consortium. As a member of AESQ, Incora will collaborate with OEMs, suppliers, and stakeholders to help shape the future of quality standards across the aerospace engine supply chain.
“Achieving full AS13100 compliance demonstrates our team’s unwavering focus on delivering the highest quality and reliability to our customers worldwide,” said David Coleal, CEO of Incora. “Joining AESQ as the first distributor member is both an honor and a responsibility. We look forward to contributing our perspective to advance quality practices across the entire industry ecosystem.”
AS13100, developed by AESQ, consolidates multiple OEM quality requirements into a single standard aimed at improving product quality and reduce variation. Incora’s compliance reflects its focus on strengthening internal processes, investing in employee training, and supporting improvement initiatives.
Source: Incora
About Incora
Incora, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, is a distributor and supply chain solutions provider formed in 2020 through the merger of Wesco Aircraft and Pattonair. The company serves industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, pharmaceuticals, marine, industrial manufacturing, and space. Its offerings include hardware, chemicals, electronics, tooling, machined parts, and services such as procurement, inventory management, logistics, and on-site support. Incora supports approximately 8,400 customers across 68 locations in 17 countries and employs more than 3,800 people. The company manages about $2B in annual expenditure and oversees over 644,000 SKUs. In fiscal year 2023-24, Incora renewed more than $500M in contracts and secured $60M in new business. With its global operations, Incora focuses on delivering supply chain solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs for critical industries.