AS9100
The quality management standard for aviation, aerospace and defense organizations.
Demonstrate high quality and safety standards
AS9100 is the quality management standard for aviation, aerospace and defense. It expands on the building blocks of ISO 9001 to include industry specific requirements and safety considerations, providing everything organizations need to ensure high quality throughout their operations.
- Make safety a priority
- Demonstrate high quality standards
- Meet industry requirements
The benefits of AS9100 compliance
Achieving AS9100 compliance demonstrates to customers and suppliers that you are operating to a high standard that’s internationally recognized. It also provides assurance that quality and safety procedures are being carried out effectively and that everything is operating as it should be.
- Global recognition within IAQG
- Access to supply chains
- Customer satisfaction
Meeting the requirements of AS9100
AS9100 requirements |
Ideagen Quality Management solution |
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| Establish a defined process for production and service provision. | Monitoring the status of any changes to production processes and equipment is made easy by using tailored software. |
| Demonstrate adequate planning for product realization. | Ideagen Quality Management's workflow automation makes planning processes much more effective. |
| Have an end-to-end process for purchasing and then managing products. | Further controls on suppliers are easy to complete quickly thanks to Ideagen Quality Management and its ready-made templates. |
| Manage each step of the design and development of equipment with controls in place for each one. | Robust document control is central to Ideagen Quality Management. |
| There should be a process resolution in place for any instances of non-conformances. | Ideagen Quality Management provides an integrated CAPA module that helps correct actions and prevent their reoccurrence. |
AS9100 FAQs
Why do aerospace companies need AS9100 certification?
They need it to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet high standards of quality and safety.
AS9100 certification also helps aerospace companies improve their efficiency, reduce costs, enhance customer satisfaction and gain a competitive edge in the market.
Is AS9100 an ISO standard?
AS9100 was developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG). In the US and Canada, this standard is published under the authority of SAE International.
What’s the difference between AS9100 and ISO 9001?
AS9100 has more requirements compared to ISO 9001, such as configuration management, risk management, special requirements, critical items, etc.
Is AS9100 only relevant to aerospace?
Although initially designed for the aviation, aerospace & defense sectors, AS9100 can also be relevant to other industries that require a quality management system with more extensive demands than the ISO 9001 system standard.
What is AS9100 Rev D?
Rev D stands for the AS9100 Revision D standard; it is the latest revision of the standard, released in 2016.
How can you achieve AS9100 certification?
First, you’ll have to implement the standard requirements; then, you should set up your Quality Management System (QMS) for the certification audit, during which auditors will review your QMS and documentation.
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