AS9100 Aerospace: Quality
AS9100 is an ISO 9001-based standard with additions and interpretations specific to the aerospace industry...
A focus on quality is important in sustaining long term business success and opportunity, especially within the aerospace industry. Certification to the internationally recognized aerospace quality management system (QMS) standard AS9100 from a reputable provider gives clear demonstration of your commitment to quality.
Whether you are a distributor or manufacturer working within the aerospace sector, LRQA can provide you with the full range of certification services to AS9100. The development of this harmonized standard under the auspices of the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) represents a significant opportunity for standardization and improvement for your organization.
What is AS9100?
AS9100 is an ISO 9001 based standard with additions and interpretations specific to the aerospace industry with emphasis placed on areas deemed to have the greatest impact on safety, reliability and regulatory compliance for aerospace products. It has been adapted to meet the complex and unique demands of the aerospace industry, from commercial aviation to defense and includes several additions which the participating aerospace companies felt were necessary to clearly articulate their expectations for aerospace suppliers.
AS9100 certification can be used throughout the entire aerospace supply chain including the:
design and manufacture of aircraft components and assemblies
implementation of airport and airline operations
cargo handling and flight operations
storage and distribution of replacement parts
For further details, copies of the AS9100 standard can be obtained from www.sae.org.
How can AS9100 certification benefit my organization?
Certification to the aerospace quality management system standard AS9100 helps create a systematic framework in which organizations drive continual improvement, creating a competitive advantage for your organization. Certification to AS9100 offers further benefits to suppliers that currently need to comply with more than one standard, because this standard represents the harmonization of the aerospace quality management system standards sponsored by many of the world's largest aerospace companies including: Boeing, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce.
In addition, AS9100:
has the same format as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, so it's easy to integrate with other standards
is recognized globally, giving you access to best practices from across the aerospace industry
enables you to supply to major aerospace manufacturers
can provide improved performance measurable in key metric areas such as reduced costs, reduced waste and lower rework
How can we gain certification to AS9100?
We provide a range of services, including assessment and training courses, to prepare you for certification. Our certificates are truly earned and are a reliable and transparent symbol of management achievement and a commitment to continual improvement.
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