What is AS 9100?

Derived on ISO 9001:2015, As 9100 Rev. D is a quality management system standard created especially for the aerospace sector. In order to guarantee that the standards of the quality management system are aligned throughout the supply chain, it integrates extra needs unique to the aerospace and defence industries and highlights the idea of flowdown. By giving aerospace providers a single framework and lessening the stress of adhering to several standards from different clients and authorities, this standard simplifies compliance.

Benefits

• Offers a unified foundation for the aerospace industry’s needs for quality management systems.
• Guarantees that the quality requirements are consistent and aligned from prime contractors to subcontractors across the supply chain.
• Lessens the difficulty of compliance by combining aerospace-specific standards with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) supports this, and it is widely acknowledged within the aerospace industry.
• The audit process has been improved by establishing guidelines for audit frequency, processes, and auditor credentials. This guarantees comprehensive and uniform reviews.