Overview: What AS9100 Is and Why It Exists AS9100 is the primary quality management system standard for organizations operating in the aviation, space, and defense sectors. The current version, AS9100 Rev D, was released in 2016 and remains the benchmark for aerospace quality management worldwide. It establishes requirements for how aerospace organizations design, manufacture, assemble,…

Boeing's move toward higher 737 output highlights a broader truth: rate ramps should be gated by audit-ready evidence—controlled travelers, revisions, training, and MRB discipline—not just capacity.