Supplier approval
A common requirement for approval by aerospace OEMs, primes and their tier suppliers.
Certification support
AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management
Current edition: AS9100D (2016) · next: IA9100
The quality management standard for aviation, space and defence supply chains. It adds aerospace requirements to ISO 9001, and OEMs and primes commonly require it of their suppliers.
IA9100Revision coming
AS9100 is being revised as IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group is revising AS9100 and renaming it IA9100, aligned with ISO 9001:2026. Publication is expected in late 2026 or early 2027, followed by a transition period for certified organisations. Systems we build now are designed to move to IA9100 with a focused gap review.
What the standard covers
What AS9100 adds to ISO 9001
AS9100 keeps the full ISO 9001 structure and adds requirements that reflect the safety and reliability expectations of aerospace customers.
Product safety
Identifying and controlling product safety risks across the product life cycle.
Counterfeit parts prevention
Detection, prevention and supplier flow-down to keep counterfeit parts out.
Configuration management
Controlled baselines and changes so product configuration is known at all times.
Operational risk
Planning and control of risk in operations, including critical items and key characteristics.
First article inspection
Verification that production processes deliver conforming product, linked to AS9102.
Supplier control
Approval, monitoring and requirement flow-down through the supply chain.
Human factors
Human factors considered in nonconformity and root cause analysis.
Delivery performance
On-time delivery and product conformity measured and acted on.
Why organisations implement it
What AS9100 delivers
Fewer quality escapes
Product safety, FAI and counterfeit controls catch problems before they reach the customer.
Delivery you can show
Measured on-time delivery and conformity, with evidence customers recognise.
Controlled change
Configuration and change control that survives audits and customer source inspections.
Visible in OASIS
Certified status recorded in the database that aerospace buyers check.
One system
Integrates with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 on the same structure.
How we work
Path to certification
One AEC methodology from first assessment to certificate, delivered by registered lead auditors.
- AssessGap assessment against AS9100D, scope and roadmap
- DesignProcesses, risk register, policy and documented information
- ImplementProcesses embedded with coaching for process owners
- TrainAwareness for all staff and internal auditor development
- VerifyInternal audit, management review and mock certification audit
- Certify & sustainStage 1 and Stage 2 support, then surveillance readiness
Full implementation
No existing system. We design and implement from the ground up.
Typically 6 to 9 monthsGap remediation
Some documentation in place. We close the gaps and prove effectiveness.
Typically 5 to 7 monthsUpgrade & integration
We add the aerospace requirements to your ISO 9001 system.
Typically 4 to 6 months
Who certifies
Certification under the IAQG scheme
AS9100 certificates are issued by certification bodies accredited under the IAQG Industry Controlled Other Party (ICOP) scheme, and recorded in the IAQG OASIS database. AEC prepares you for that audit; the certification decision is theirs.
CB-neutral
We are not tied to one certification body and help you select an ICOP-accredited body that suits your customers.
Audit-ready
Mock certification audit and closed corrective actions before Stage 1 and Stage 2.
No guarantees
We prepare you thoroughly and never promise an outcome only an independent auditor can decide.
Where it applies
AS9100 by industry
Manufacturing · machined parts, composites and assemblies
Government & defence · defence programmes and their suppliers
Transport & logistics · aerospace parts distribution
Related standards
Training Academy
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Training for your AS9100 team
In-house courses tailored to your system, delivered by practising, registered lead auditors.
- Awareness (half day) on AS9100 requirements and each person's role
- Internal Auditor (2 to 3 days) in line with ISO 19011
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (5 days), CQI/IRCA certified
Questions
AS9100 FAQ
Does AEC issue the AS9100 certificate?
No. AS9100 certificates are issued by certification bodies accredited under the IAQG ICOP scheme. AEC prepares your organisation for that audit and supports you through Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Should we wait for IA9100?
No. Certification to AS9100D remains valid through the transition period after IA9100 is published. Building to AS9100D now, with the revision in view, means the later transition is a focused gap review rather than a rebuild.
We already hold ISO 9001. How much more work is AS9100?
AS9100 includes all of ISO 9001, so your existing system is the base. The work is in the aerospace additions such as product safety, configuration management, counterfeit prevention and first article inspection, typically 4 to 6 months.
Which do we need: AS9100, AS9110 or AS9120?
AS9100 is for organisations that design or produce aerospace products. AS9110 covers maintenance, repair and overhaul organisations, and AS9120 covers distributors and stockists. We confirm the right scheme during the gap assessment.
Start your AS9100 programme
Tell us your products, sites and customers. We reply with a proposal covering gap assessment, implementation, training and certification support.
Certification decisions are made by independent, accredited certification bodies. AEC prepares organisations for certification and does not guarantee certification outcomes.