AS9120 Certification
- Stig Levi
- Dec 30, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 16
Xo Helicopters AS has started the long road of becoming certified in AS9120. During the first half of 2026, we hope to be able to present certificates to our customers that we are certified in AS9120.
What Is AS9120 Certification?
AS9120 is a specialised Quality Management System (QMS) standard developed for aerospace and defence distributors. Based on ISO 9001, it includes additional requirements that focus on the aerospace sector’s specific challenges and needs. These additional criteria make AS9120 more rigorous, addressing aspects like traceability,counterfeit prevention, and enhanced documentation practices.
Achieving AS9120 certification means a distributor has demonstrated a commitment to maintaining high-qualitystandards across its operations, ensuring that it provides authentic, reliable, and safe products. This certification also means distributors are equipped to minimise risks related to counterfeit parts, faulty documentation, and overall supply chain disruptions.
The Benefits and Importance of AS9120 Certification
For distributors in the aerospace sector, obtaining AS9120 certification offers several key advantages that go beyond mere compliance:
Enhanced Customer Confidence
Customers and partners in the aerospace industry expect rigorous quality control. AS9120 certification signals to your customers that your company meets the highest standards for quality assurance, traceability, and documentation, boosting credibility and trust.
Risk Reduction
The aerospace sector is highly sensitive to counterfeit or substandard parts, which can lead to significant operational risks and safety hazards. AS9120 certification includes stringent measures for counterfeit prevention, ensuring that distributors have effective systems in place to avoid counterfeit materials in their supply chain. This significantly reduces risks for both the distributor and their clients.
Improved Operational Efficiency
The AS9120 standard requires robust, streamlined processes that help improve inventory management, reduce errors, and enable faster response times. Distributors benefit from better visibility and control over their operations, enhancing overall productivity and profitability.
Compliance with Regulatory Requirements
Many aerospace clients require AS9120 certification as a prerequisite for doing business. Meeting this certification opens doors to new opportunities and ensures that your operations comply with industry regulations and legal requirements.
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