Benefits
of certification to the AS9100 standard
What are they?
The aircraft and aerospace
industries are quickly embracing AS9100 as a means of improving quality
and on-time delivery within their supply chain. Public demand for safety
and reliability drives the need for product quality to approach near
perfection. The only way to work towards perfection is to work through
continuous improvement. Quality management systems in conjunction with
third party audits are integral to continuous improvement.
Certification to the AS9100 standard provides:
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Qualification to be considered
as an aerospace supplier
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Public recognition
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Internal validation
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Independent feedback to
foster continual improvement
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Most of the major aircraft engine manufacturers, such as General Electric's
Aircraft Engine division (GEAE), Boeing, Rolls-Royce Allison and Pratt
& Whitney, are requiring their suppliers to be certified to AS9100.

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Choose SQA for your AS9100
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The decision to pursue AS9100 certification involves a substantial
commitment of time and resources. Smithers Quality Assessments recognizes
that this is a very personal decision requiring a solution tailored to your
needs. To arrange for a SQA representative to review your certification
needs, contact us at 330-762-4231 today.
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White Paper - The differences between ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100.
This paper is a comprehensive guide to the details which makes the
AS9100 standard unique to the aerospace industry.
Download the AS9100 White
Paper.
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