The AS 9100 is a broadly adopted and standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry. It was established in October, 1999, by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the European Association of Aerospace Industries. Quality and reliability are very critical for the aerospace product manufacturer. In such environment implementation and effectiveness of quality management system plays an key role in helping to reduce risks.

Quality management systems have been used in the aerospace industry for many years. Efforts by members of the aerospace industry to establish a single common Quality Management System resulted in AS9100, 9110, 9120.

1. AS9100 – Quality Management System Requirements for Design and/or Manufacture of Aerospace Products
2. AS9110 – Quality Management System Requirements for Maintenance Organizations
3. AS9120 – Quality Management System Requirements for Stockist Distributors

The Aerospace Standards are a series of specific standards based on ISO 9001 and developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) to provide international consistency and address the specific regulatory, safety and reliability requirements demanded by the aerospace sector.
The aerospace series of standards cover the complete spectrum of organizations working within the aerospace sector, from design and manufacture to maintenance organizations and distributors of aerospace products.

Benefits:-
AS9100 implementation leads to:-

1. Managed productivity and efficiency, controlling costs
2. Conformance to Legal and Regulatory Requirements
3. POLICIES & OBJECTIVES set by ‘top management’
4. Controlled consistency of manufactured products
5. Competitive advantage and increased marketing and sales opportunities.
6. Improved customer perception of the organization’s image, culture and performance.
7. improved internal and external Communications
8. greater understanding of the organization’s processes
9. clear responsibilities and authorities agreed for all staff
10. improved use of time and resources
11. reduced wastage
12. greater consistency and traceability of products and services
13. Customer Confidence, Satisfaction and TRUST
14. Level of Assurance in Organisational QUALITY
15. Organisational PROFITABILITY
16. Ability to Differentiate Organisation for Competitive Advantage
17. Organisational Credibility & Reputation

Achievement of certification to AS9100, 9110 or 9120 demonstrates a consistent approach to the aerospace industry accepted standards.