The aerospace quality management standard AS9100 is expected to transition to IA9100, reflecting the increasing global alignment of aerospace standards.
The update is currently under development through the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and will build upon the existing AS9100 framework used by aerospace manufacturers and suppliers worldwide.
A Draft International Standard (DIS) is expected to be released at the end of 2026 in order to align with ISO 9001:2026.
Organizations operating in the aerospace supply chain should closely monitor this development as the revision progresses.
The IA9100 revision process follows several stages before publication.
As the revision progresses, more details about implementation and transition expectations will become available.
While the final text has not yet been released, discussions around the revision have focused on several key themes:
IA9100 places greater emphasis (non mandatory) on the use of statistical methodologies and planning (8.1) for quality assurance at all stages. These include:
Cybersecurity is a high priority for every industry, and IA9100 addresses the challenge for aerospace. There will be new expectations for:
With so much interest in CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), completion of this task is up to the organization.
New product safety measures will also be required under IA9100. These include:
IA9100 will tighten requirements for supplier management as a way to combat quality issues that stem from early in the supply chain.
Leadership will be tasked with demonstrating commitment to a culture of quality through behavior and resources, including:
Similar to other quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001), IA9100 is expected to call on aerospace companies to integrate environmental management plans into quality systems and objectives.
While not a specific requirement, many suspect that future regulatory changes will mandate sustainability practices.
Many of the updates are expected to refine and modernize the current standard rather than fundamentally change its structure.
AS9100 is widely required by aerospace manufacturers, including OEMs and major suppliers.
As the standard transitions to IA9100, certified organizations will eventually need to update their quality management systems to meet the new requirements.
While major structural changes are not expected, revisions typically include:
Organizations that begin tracking the revision early will be better positioned when the transition period begins.
We are tracking developments as the aerospace standard evolves.
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