Aviation, Space & Defence Standards

The AS series are standards specific to Aviation, Space and Defence industries. All AS standards incorporate ISO 9001 but are adapted for these sectors with additional focus on risk management and quality.

For manufacturing in Aviation, Space and Defence. Ensures products meet customer and industry requirements.

• Clear instructions for each manufacturing stage (skills, tools, calibrations, materials)
• Ability to trace equipment through supply chain
• Permits third party audits and assessment
• Enhanced knowledge through continuous improvement
• Improved efficiency minimising waste

Maintenance element for aerospace. Vital because aerospace products last decades.

• Reduction in risk of faults during maintenance
• Reduction in undetected faults from maintenance process
• Improved performance against competitors
• Staff trained to operate correctly = improved morale

For stocking and distribution of aerospace components (gauges, gaskets, fasteners, wings, landing gear, navigational arrays). Adds 100+ extra requirements to AS9100.

Applicable to: Companies buying/selling parts, assemblers, warehousing aerospace components. NOT for repairers or reworkers.