AS 9100:2018 is a standard for quality management systems in the aerospace and defense industries. It was developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and is applicable to organizations that design, develop, and produce aerospace and defense products and services.
The AS 9100:2018 standard is based on the ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard and includes additional requirements specific to the aerospace and defense industries. It provides a framework for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality and to continuously improve their processes, products, and services.
The standard requires organizations to establish and maintain a quality management system that meets the requirements of the standard and is applicable to their specific products and processes. It also requires organizations to implement and maintain a process approach to quality management and to continuously improve their quality performance.
AS 9100:2018 provides many benefits for organizations in the aerospace and defense industries, including improved product and process quality, enhanced customer satisfaction, increased efficiency, and reduced costs. It also helps organizations to comply with regulatory requirements and to enhance their reputation with customers, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies by demonstrating their commitment to quality.
Certification to AS 9100:2018 is required by many aerospace and defense manufacturers as a condition of doing business with them. Certification is provided by independent third-party organizations that assess an organization's quality management system against the requirements of the standard.