Category: Department of Defense

Counterfeit Parts in Aerospace: The Growing Threat Undermining Supply Chain Integrity and Mission Safety

Counterfeit Parts in Aerospace: The Growing Threat Undermining Supply Chain Integrity and Mission Safety

Counterfeit parts in aerospace are no longer a theoretical risk—they’re an active and escalating threat that undermines aircraft reliability, operator safety, and national defense capabilities. The FAA estimates that approximately 520,000 counterfeit or unapproved parts enter aircraft annually—roughly 2% of installed components (connectorsupplier.com). These components, which range from semiconductors and fasteners to composite structures and […]

AS9100 Internal Audit Process: What You Need to Know for Aerospace QMS Compliance

AS9100 Internal Audit Process: What You Need to Know for Aerospace QMS Compliance

Step-by-Step: AS9100 Internal Audit Process 1. Audit Planning Sample sizing ensures auditors collect enough objective evidence to draw valid conclusions about process performance. AS9100D doesn’t specify a fixed number of records—it requires a risk-based approach. Higher-risk processes demand deeper review and direct observation, while stable, low-risk areas can rely on smaller samples. 2. Preparing the […]