Consultants ensure compliance with aerospace standards, prepare documentation, conduct audits, and support fast approvals.

It enforces defect prevention, risk analysis, and product traceability, ensuring safe and reliable aerospace products.

Yes, if they are part of the aerospace supply chain (e.g., handling aerospace parts and defense logistics).

Consultations and documentation can be handled online, but audits require on-site verification.

Yes, many defense tenders and aerospace contracts require AS9100 certification for eligibility.

ISO 9001 is a general QMS, while AS9100 includes aerospace-specific requirements like product safety, traceability, and risk management.

Yes, MSMEs in aerospace and defense can apply to build credibility with OEMs and government contracts.

IAF-accredited or IAQG-approved certification bodies.

Between ₹80,000 and ₹2,00,000+, depending on size and scope.

Business registration, QMS manuals, risk and safety policies, traceability reports, equipment testing records, and staff training details.

Three years, with annual surveillance audits.

Generally 45 to 90 working days, depending on business complexity.

It is not legally mandatory, but required by most aerospace OEMs and defense procurement agencies.

Aircraft manufacturers, component suppliers, defense contractors, aerospace engineering firms, and maintenance providers.

It is a quality management system standard for aerospace and defense organizations, based on ISO 9001 with additional aerospace-specific requirements.