AS9100 Standard Overview
Discover how the AS9100 standard helps businesses in the aviation, space and defense (ASD) industries manage operations while delivering safe and reliable products.
What is the AS9100 Standard?
SAE AS9100 is the international standard developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) to define requirements for organization’s Quality Management Systems. This standard is accepted worldwide, with participating countries using their own numbering conventions. AS9100 goes beyond ISO 9001 with additional IAQG requirements.
Benefits of the AS9100 Standard
Most global prime ASD manufacturers and suppliers will be required to only work with AS9100-certified partners. Benefits of AS9100 include:
- Operational efficiency
- Stakeholder relationships
- Minimized operational risk
- Emphasis on customer satisfaction
- Improved business opportunities
- Protection for organizational knowledge
AS9100 Webinar
IAQG AS9104-1 Standard: Benefits of Remote Auditing for Aerospace
This webinar will review the capabilities and benefits of the remote auditing process employed by ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE) to our certified aerospace clients.
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The AS9100 standard helps businesses in the aviation, space and defense (ASD) industries manage operations while delivering safe and reliable products.
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FAQs
Who should follow the AS9001 standard?
- Industries who commonly use SAE AS9100 include:
- Manufacturers of aviation, space and defense products
- Manufacturers of specialized aerospace components
- Material suppliers for aerospace product and component manufacturers
- Aviation, space and defense quality management organizations including those providing services
- ASD product and component designers
- Aerospace product distribution centers (AS9120)
- Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) organizations – AS9110
Who should follow the AS9001 standard?
What’s the difference between AS9100 and ISO 9001?
AS9100 is specifically designed for the aerospace industry and the ISO 9001 standard is generalized for businesses in any industry. The AS9100 includes specific quality management requirements for aviation, space and defense.
What’s the difference between AS9100 and ISO 9001?