Quality management for aerospace and defence
In aerospace, quality determines safety. Anyone supplying components, assemblies or services for aircraft, helicopters, space systems or defence programmes needs a quality management system that demonstrably meets the specific requirements of the industry. PeRoBa® Unternehmensberatung GmbH supports you from the initial status assessment to certification readiness – practically and following the principle of help for self-help.
The industry standards: EN 9100, EN 9110 and EN 9120
- EN 9100:2018 (German edition DIN EN 9100:2018-08) – for organisations that design and manufacture aviation, space and defence products.
- EN 9110:2018 (DIN EN 9110:2018-08) – for aviation maintenance organisations.
- EN 9120:2018 (DIN EN 9120:2018-08) – for aviation, space and defence distributors and stockists.
Certificates are listed internationally in the OASIS database of the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG). Many manufacturers and system integrators in the industry require their suppliers to be certified to these standards.
What EN 9100 requires beyond ISO 9001
EN 9100 contains ISO 9001 in full and supplements it with industry-specific requirements, including:
- product safety and configuration management
- prevention of counterfeit parts
- control of operational risks
- first article inspection according to EN 9102 and key characteristics
- human factors
- supplier monitoring and on-time delivery
If you are already certified to ISO 9001, you have a good basis. However, the gap to EN 9100 is usually larger than many expect. Methods such as FMEA and advanced product quality planning (APQP) help to implement the additional requirements effectively.
Outlook: the IA9100 series of standards
The IAQG is revising the series of standards. The successors are to be published as IA9100, IA9110 and IA9120 and have been announced for 2026. To our knowledge (end of October 2026), they have not yet been published, and no transition period has been set. Until then, the 2018 editions remain unchanged. We will inform you as soon as content and deadlines are binding.
Defence: NATO requirements
For contracts with the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), NATO’s quality requirements – the Allied Quality Assurance Publications (AQAP) – are regularly part of the contract; depending on the risk, government quality assurance is added. A quality management system according to EN 9100 is a sound basis for this. We show you which additional requirements your contract sets.
Our services
- status assessment (gap analysis) against EN 9100, EN 9110 or EN 9120
- setting up a management system or extending an existing ISO 9001 system
- internal audits and supplier audits, on request also as a remote audit with iVision®
- training on EN 9100 and human factors
- preparation and support for the certification audit
We consult – we do not certify. Certification is carried out by an accredited certification body of your choice.
Experience from civil and defence programmes
Our team brings experience from civil and defence aviation programmes, including Eurofighter, Tornado, NH90 and A400M. Our managing director also knows the requirements of military aviation from his own service in the German Air Force with Fighter-Bomber Wing 32 (Jagdbombergeschwader 32) in Lagerlechfeld.
Your contact: Ms Omlor
Ms Omlor is a long-standing lead trainer for EN 9100 and an auditor for EN 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001. She brings around 20 years of experience in aerospace and defence, as well as experience with safety management systems and training as a human factors trainer.
Frequently asked questions about EN 9100
Do I need EN 9100 if I am already certified to ISO 9001?
If your aerospace customers require it: yes. ISO 9001 is part of EN 9100, but on its own it is not sufficient.
What is the difference between EN 9100, EN 9110 and EN 9120?
EN 9100 applies to design and manufacturing, EN 9110 to maintenance organisations and EN 9120 to distributors and stockists.
Should I wait for IA9100?
No. Until publication, the 2018 editions apply. Organisations implementing now can transition later with manageable effort.
How long does implementation take?
That depends on your starting point. In a free, no-obligation initial consultation we give you a realistic estimate of the effort.
About PeRoBa®:
PeRoBa® Unternehmensberatung GmbH has specialised in management systems since 1991. The company has been headquartered in Baldham since 2011 and also maintains an office on Prinzregentenstraße in Munich. PeRoBa® advises, audits and assesses to support clients in introducing and implementing their management systems, and also offers audits, QM training, seminars and workshops. Since January 2016, the in-house, patented software iVision® – Smart Remote Audit Solution has been on the market.
Dr. Roland Scherb is the founder and Managing Director of PeRoBa® Unternehmensberatung GmbH, certified to DIN EN ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 and based in Baldham. He is President of the Bundesverband der Auditoren e. V. (German Federal Association of Auditors), head of the ISO Certification Competence Forum at BVMW e. V. (German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses) and a member of the DIN working committee NQSZ NA 147-00-07 GA on the revision of DIN EN ISO 19011. He is also a book author as well as a trainer and lecturer at renowned educational institutions on management systems and the associated core methods.
How may we help you?
Arrange a free, no-obligation initial consultation via online appointment, or send us a message using our contact form. You are also welcome to call us.
In the free initial consultation, we first clarify your needs.