AS9100 is the quality management standard for aviation, space and defense. More than 31,000 sites hold AS9100, AS9110 or AS9120 certification. Following the 2026 update of ISO 9001, the AS9100 family is expected to move to a new revision, IA9100. Follow IAQG and your certification body for confirmed publication and transition dates.
Themes the industry is talking about
- Quality culture and ethical behavior: leadership owning quality in daily work, not only on paper.
- Risk-based supplier control: monitoring suppliers by risk and flowing requirements down the chain.
- Digital records: control of electronic records, e-signatures and change history.
- Nonconforming and suspect product: segregation, quarantine and traceability.
- Effective corrective action: major problems leading to lasting system changes.
- Planned change: managing the transition itself as a planned change.
Which gaps are in your system?
Knowing the themes is easy. The real question is where your own system falls short. Gaps slip past when documents are read by eye, and auditors look for them first. Upload your quality manual and procedures to NTB SpecPro and see in minutes which points carry risk, why, and what to do next.
The NTB SpecPro AS9100 module reviews your documents as a self-assessment. Scoring is strict: a keyword is not enough; dates, approvals and record evidence are required. You can also request an expert review.
General information only. Self-assessment does not replace a certification audit.
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