What is AS9120 Certification?
AS9120 is the internationally recognized quality management standard specifically for aerospace distributors, stockists, and suppliers of purchased parts and materials. It incorporates all ISO 9001 requirements plus aerospace distribution-specific additions for traceability, counterfeit prevention, proper storage, chain of custody, and material certification. Whether you're a parts distributor, electronics supplier, raw materials stockist, or logistics provider serving aerospace customers, AS9120 certification demonstrates your commitment to aerospace quality and is mandatory for OEM approved distributor status.
Why aerospace distributors pursue AS9120:
- Required for approved distributor status with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and major OEMs
- Mandatory for selling aerospace parts and materials to defense contractors and commercial aviation
- Demonstrates counterfeit prevention and traceability controls critical to aerospace safety
- Competitive advantage and protection of existing aerospace customer relationships
AS9120 certification qualifies you as an approved aerospace distributor for major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, protects the aerospace supply chain from counterfeit and suspect parts, ensures proper storage and handling of safety-critical materials, and provides traceability excellence required by aerospace customers and regulators.
