4 Reasons Why AS9100 Certification is Important for Aerospace Manufacturers
When selecting an aerospace supplier, quality matters for the customers, which are often aviation companies, air passenger carriers, defense aircraft, and space institutions. AS9100 certification addresses this need of the manufacturers and provides them with a set of effective regulations that adhere to the consistent quality performance of their products. Before going into the details of the AS9100 standard, let us give some insights into its origin. It is formed in the year 1999, when the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the European Association of Aerospace Industries felt that the general quality management system (QMS) under the ISO 9001 does not entirely cover the originality, reliability, and safety requirements of aerospace products. It raised concerns for the primary customers, such as NASA and other national departments of defense. While keeping the ISO 9001 requirements for a foundation, the new AS9100 standard was formed to cover all aspects, such as precise dire...