Auditing the Aerospace Industry in Southeast Asia: 9100 Series

Nadiir Bheekhun ； Abd Rahim Abu Talib

《Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation》 52卷1期 Vol.52 No.1 SAWAE 2019 Special Issue (2020/03) Pp. 115-122

https://doi.org/10.6125/JoAAA.202003_52(1).10

摘要

Aerospace is one of the most tightly regulated industries which exist. It requires uniformity. From the original equipment manufacturer to each contractor, the exclusive requirements and specifications had urged aerospace organisations across continents to standardise the quality processes. On the other hand, the growing and ambitious aerospace industry in Southeast Asia is perceptible. As the industry has been a motivating driver of economic growth within the region, governments aim at securing contracts from leading aerospace manufacturers, implanting aviation maintenance facilities and encouraging stockist distributors. Consequently, a wide range of tax and non-tax incentives for various activities in the aerospace industry are being brought forward. Although it seems that the countries of Southeast Asia are pushing forward and anticipating good prospects, it should be noted that an internationally recognised accreditation, that is AS/EN/JIS Q 9100, 9110 and 9120, is primordial for an aerospace company to win contracts worldwide. Hence, this article intends to address the necessity for aerospace auditing. It also highlights the origin of aerospace quality management system, describes the updated aerospace standards and their developer, namely the International Aerospace Quality Group. This article also elaborates on the current trend of certified aerospace suppliers in Southeast Asia, whilst appreciating the contemporary aerospace of Malaysia. A flowchart is presented at the end to depict the implementation process of the 9100D standard.

關鍵字

Aerospace industry ； Quality Management System ； AS9100