AS9100D Aerospace Quality Management System Certification
AS9100 is the quality management system standard for organisations that design, develop, manufacture or assemble aviation, space and defence products. It builds on ISO 9001 with aerospace-specific requirements such as product safety, configuration management, counterfeit-part prevention and on-time delivery.
CIB MARS supports aerospace manufacturers in the UAE through the AS9100 certification process, from the initial assessment to surveillance audits.
Compare the aerospace standards: AS9100 (design and manufacture), AS9110 (maintenance and MRO) and AS9120 (parts distribution).
CIB MARS carries out AS9100 certification audits for organisations in Dubai and across the UAE from its office at City Bay Business Center, Dubai; clients in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are served from its Riyadh and Islamabad offices.
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AS 9100
Aerospace Quality Management
9100 Aerospace Quality Management is a specialized standard developed to meet the unique needs of the aerospace industry. This comprehensive framework, known as AS9100, establishes rigorous requirements for quality management systems within aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, and services. AS9100 goes beyond the general principles of ISO 9001, incorporating additional criteria specific to aerospace operations, such as risk management, product safety and regulatory compliance.
By adhering to AS9100 standards, organizations can ensure the highest levels of quality, safety, and reliability in aerospace products and services. AS9100 certification signifies a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, essential for thriving in the competitive and safety-critical aerospace sector.
How CIB MARS Supports AS9100 Certification
CIB MARS supports aerospace organisations through every step of AS9100 certification:
- Initial assessment – a review of your existing quality management system against AS9100 requirements to identify gaps.
- Audit preparation – clarity on the documented information, records and evidence auditors expect to see.
- Certification audits – a Stage 1 audit of documentation and readiness, then a Stage 2 audit of how the system works in practice, leading to a certificate valid for three years.
- Ongoing support – help maintaining certification through annual surveillance audits and recertification.
Principles of AS9100
AS9100 is current and actively maintained. The latest revision, AS9100D (published in Europe as EN 9100:2018), is aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and adds requirements specific to aviation, space and defence. Its key principles include:
- Customer and regulatory focus – meeting customer, airworthiness and statutory requirements.
- Leadership and engagement of people – a quality and safety culture with competent, aware personnel, including human-factors awareness.
- Process approach and risk-based thinking – planned, controlled processes with operational risk management.
- Product safety – identifying and controlling product safety risks across the product life cycle.
- Configuration management – controlling product configuration from design through delivery.
- Counterfeit part prevention – controls to stop counterfeit or suspect parts entering products.
- On-time delivery and product conformity – measuring and improving delivery and conformity performance.
- Evidence-based improvement – decisions based on data, with corrective action and continual improvement.
Benefits of AS9100 Certification
Benefits of AS9100 certification:
- Access to aerospace supply chains – many manufacturers and prime contractors require AS9100-certified suppliers.
- Visibility to buyers – accredited AS9100 certificates are listed in the IAQG OASIS database used by aerospace purchasers.
- Fewer defects and escapes – product safety, configuration and risk controls reduce nonconforming product.
- Stronger supplier control – including counterfeit-part prevention and flow-down of requirements.
- Better delivery performance – on-time delivery and conformity are measured and improved.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The AS9100 standard outlines the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) specifically for organizations in the aviation, space and defence (ASD) industries. Implementing and adhering to this standard demonstrates a commitment to quality and safety, which is crucial in these high-risk sectors.
While AS9100 is based on ISO 9001, it includes additional, more stringent requirements specific to the ASD industry. These include aspects like counterfeit parts prevention, product safety, and supply chain management.
No, AS9100 certification is not a legal requirement. However, many prime contractors and organisations in the aviation, space and defence industry require their suppliers to be certified to ensure consistent quality and compliance.
CIB MARS supports organisations with an initial gap assessment against AS9100, preparation for the Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits, and ongoing support through annual surveillance audits and recertification.
An AS9100 certificate is valid for three years, with surveillance audits at least once a year and a recertification audit before the certificate expires.