Episode 2: AS9100 is set to become IA9100 in 2026—and aerospace suppliers are already asking what that means for timelines, audits, and their QMS. In this episode, host Christian Reyes (QT9 Software; Lead Auditor for ISO 13485) interviews Mike Varney, aerospace quality consultant and president of MVQMS Consulting, to break down what’s likely coming and how to get ahead of it.
Expect plain-English, early guidance on the anticipated Q4 2026 publication window and transition period, what auditors will emphasize (e.g., ethical behavior evidence, MSA), rising cybersecurity/IT security “shall” expectations, practical product safety clarifications (Clause 8.1.3), and smart ways to time your transition audit to upgrade from AS9100 to IA9100 without gaps.
Mike also shares where small teams should start (think: a simple gauge R&R first) and busts common myths like “we need to rewrite our whole QMS” or “FAI alone proves process capability.”
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