AS 9100
Aerospace
AS 9100 is the standard regularising the quality management requirements of the aerospace industry. It is based on ISO 9001 the key aspects being airworthiness, safety, product conformity and reliability. Areas impacting on safety and reliability would be configuration management, design, purchasing, product realization and product monitoring and measurement. AS 9100 was developed to meet the complex and unique demands of the aerospace industry, from commercial aviation to defence.
What are the benefits to me and my organization?
It establishes common requirements for use at all levels of the supply chain for organizations around the world.
How can it help me to gain business?
- If your business supplies or is considering working in the aerospace industry, then certification to AS 9100 is increasingly becoming a requirement
- The standard applies all the quality management controls from ISO 9001 and includes additional controls considered to be essential in aerospace supply. Operating an effective quality management system meeting the requirements of AS 9100 will ensure the highest standards of production and supply
How can it help me to gain business?
- Once certified to AS 9100 your company will be included on the OASIS database of aerospace supply, providing the benchmark for certified aerospace companies, enabling potential new customers to find you
- Helps to demonstrate excellent levels of traceability throughout the supply chain and remove uncertainty encouraging clients to choose your company, over a competitor
- The global nature of the standard allows for commonality throughout the industry, allowing increased trade and co-operation.