AS9100: Quality management system for the aerospace industry

The AS 9100 it is the quality standard used in aviation, space and defence. It defines how a company must plan, control and track processes to ensure safety, reliability and compliance.

If your company supplies aerospace components, systems, materials or services, this is the standard your customers expect you to comply with.

What is AS9100 and why it matters for the aerospace sector

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AS9100 was created by the IAQG to align quality practices across the entire supply chain.

It includes 100% of ISO 9001 and adds sector-specific requirements such as product safety, operational risk, counterfeit-part prevention and configuration management.

Why it is critical in daily operations:

  • Prevents failures that could compromise safety.
  • Increases control over suppliers and materials.
  • Ensures stable, traceable and auditable processes.
  • Required by many OEMs and verified in OASIS.

Benefits of AS9100 for operations

The standard generates direct improvements in internal performance and in customer relationships:

  • Fewer errors and failures in processes.
  • More consistent and traceable production.
  • Reduction in operational costs.
  • Greater trust from customers and regulators.
  • Access to new markets and OEMs that only contract certified companies.
  • Listing in OASIS, used in supplier selection.

Is AS9100 mandatory?

It is required by many OEMs and necessary to work within several aerospace supply chains.

Does AS9100 replace ISO 9001?

No. AS9100 includes ISO 9001 and adds sector-specific requirements.

Is it applicable to software?

Yes. It applies to the design, development and production of systems, hardware, software and related services. 

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