AS/EN 9100 ve AS/EN 9120: Havacılık, Uzay ve Savunmada Standardizasyon
When an aircraft takes off, a satellite reaches orbit, or defense systems are activated, what lies behind these systems is not only engineering capability, but also a strong and disciplined quality infrastructure. In these sectors, errors are not just a matter of cost—they directly translate into safety risks.
For this reason, quality in the aviation, space and defense industry cannot be treated as something to be checked at the final stage. It must be embedded throughout the entire process. In recent years, the increasing complexity of global supply chains has made this need even more visible.
Today, organizations in the sector operate with multiple suppliers located across different countries, each subject to varying regulations and customer expectations. This structure has made it essential to define quality requirements within a common framework.
This is where AS/EN 9100 and AS/EN 9120 standards come into play. Developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), these standards define quality management system requirements specific to the aviation, space and defense industry. The fact that more than 20,000 organizations worldwide operate under these standards clearly demonstrates their global acceptance.
The AS/EN 9100 series does not only aim to establish a quality management system, but also to ensure that processes are measurable, traceable, and continuously improved. The practical outcomes of this approach are quite tangible:
• Reduction in product and service nonconformities,
• Improved traceability across the supply chain,
• More predictable delivery performance,
• Increased transparency and comparability in audit processes,
• A common language for international collaboration
These outcomes show that quality management systems go beyond compliance—they play a critical role in operational efficiency and reliability.
Another key component supporting this structure is the ICOP (Industry Controlled Other Party) Certification Scheme, managed by IAQG. While ICOP ensures that audits are conducted in line with sector-specific requirements, the OASIS (Online Aerospace Supplier Information System) database enhances transparency throughout the certification process.
Through the OASIS system, certified organizations and audit results are centrally managed and can be verified by all stakeholders, including major contractors. This provides a significant advantage in building trust across global supply chains.
The reliability of certification processes depends not only on systems but also on the competence of certification bodies. Therefore, accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 is a fundamental requirement. This ensures that certification activities are conducted in a consistent, impartial, and internationally recognized manner.
Türk Loydu, as a certification body registered in the IAQG OASIS system within the scope of management systems certification, is accredited by the Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1. This structure supports the international validity of the certificates issued.
At present, competition in the aviation, space and defense sector is shaped not only by technical capabilities, but also by reliable process management, standardization, and alignment with globally recognized systems.
AS/EN 9100 and AS/EN 9120 standards continue to be at the core of this framework.
