AS9100, AS910 and AS9120 Certifications are expanding across the globe

Each year we review the numbers of AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 certified aerospace suppliers around the world. This simpleQuE infographic indicates the certifications broken down by 3 regions: The Americas, Europe, and Asia with a total of 29,224 aerospace certified companies as of May 13, 2025 (Source:  IAQG OASIS Supplier Directory). The last two years have shown significant growth, with the total number increasing by 18% (from April 2023).  

It is also interesting to note that certifications in the United States remain the highest of any country for all three standards as shown below.

Why do companies become AS9100 certified?

AS9100 certification is crucial for aerospace and defense companies because it demonstrates a commitment to quality, reliability, safety, and meeting strict industry standards. 

Having an AS9100 certified quality management system provides companies with a variety of benefits. When properly implemented, it creates a more efficient, effective operation for a company while improving airworthiness, safety, communication, employee awareness and motivation, and increasing customer satisfaction.

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Additional benefits of an AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS):

• Meet Client Requirements – Many aerospace and defense companies require their suppliers to be AS9100 certified. (Some will accept ISO 9001, AS9110, AS9120 or AS9003.)  Establishing and maintaining these criteria, will expand business opportunities.
• Increase Revenue – Studies show that certified organizations in general, experience improved financial performance and Return on Assets (ROA), and have better sales growth. (source: iso.org)
• Reduce Waste – By establishing the rigor of a Quality Management System, you can reduce inefficiency and make the most of your business’ time and resources.
• Trust and Marketability – Maintaining quality in your organization signals to customers that the company and employees take quality seriously, thus building trust and loyalty. Certification can open access to new markets and increased market share.
• Certified companies are listed on the Online Aerospace Supplier Information System (OASIS) database, increasing visibility to potential customers.
• Through both employees and management, AS9100 promotes a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging them to constantly seek ways to enhance quality, reliability, and safety.
• AS9100 certification ensures that companies meet the specific regulatory requirements, safety demands, and reliability expectations of the aerospace and defense sectors.
• Manage Risk – Adopting aerospace standards, helps companies to best identify and mitigate threats to their business model.

Most importantly, as your company grows, becoming certified will be vital to fostering continued success in the future.

We’ve been tracking the AS certifications data since 2018, and the number of AS9100, AS9110 and AS9120 certifications worldwide is increasing every year, especially in the U.S. This indicates the aviation, space and defense industries are strong and growing and in need of reliable, certified suppliers. If you are interested in becoming certified, simpleQuEs aerospace consultants can provide the expertise to get you there. We’ve been serving aerospace and defense manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and repair stations since 2005, simpleQuE offers customized AS9100, AS9110 and AS9120, AS9003, ISO 9001 or ASA-100 (FAA AC00-56) consulting, internal auditing, and training services nationwide.

To learn about the distribution of aerospace certifications by company size, read our blog, Small Businesses Dominate the Aerospace Industry: An Analysis of AS9100 Series Certifications.

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