Annual Report 2022
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The changing global marketplace is creating great opportunities for IAQG. To maximize those opportunities, we are embracing change, simplifying processes, and improving our use of data.
Change is often not popular. It can be difficult and carries risk. Not changing, however, is a greater risk.
New competition has emerged, which brings new challenges. We must make it easier for our latest entrants to understand what we do and how we offer value, so they continue to join us in our initiatives. Then, they must be able to integrate seamlessly.
Innovative technologies have also appeared within our industries. We must adapt to them. In recognition of our need for stronger data collection and data analysis, we are migrating to a new system that includes artificial intelligence capabilities.
During these challenging yet exciting times, the IAQG experienced expected changes as well by welcoming in new leadership to our Executive Committee. Please join me in welcoming Eric Jefferies of AAQG; Fortunato Giardina of EAQG; and Suguru Watanabe of APAQG.
These last few years have not been easy. Global events have disrupted supply chains and production. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic altered normal workflows and life itself. While these events produced obstacles, they did not deter us. I give a heartfelt thank you to our member companies and all our volunteer participants for pushing forward to adapt to new landscapes and recognizing the importance of progressing the IAQG mission.
ANDY MAHER BAE Systems
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
IAQG President
Andy Maher, BAE Systems
AAQG Sector Lead
Eric Jefferies, Bell Textron
APAQG Sector Lead
Suguru Watanabe, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
EAQG Sector Lead
Fortunato (Nino) Giardina, Leonardo
IAQG 2022 VOTING MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES
Oliver Kraatz, Airbus
Jinfeng Geng, Aviation Industry Corporation of China
Andy Maher, BAE Systems
Marlene Meadows, Bell Textron
Marisela Reyes, The Boeing Company
Jianqiang Xu, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.
Barbara Negroe, GE Aviation
Bryan Milne, Gulfstream
Robert Haarmann, Hensoldt
Takashi Ikezaki, IHI Corporation
Miki Uehara, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Ming Goo Park, Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.
Fortunato Giardina, Leonardo
Brian Tenney, Lockheed Martin
Suguru Watanabe, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Paul Hawthorne, Moog, Inc.
Jeff Ewing, Northrop Grumman
Mark Vogel, Parker Aerospace
Pete Luksas, Raytheon Technologies (RTX)
Jon Wandless, Rolls-Royce plc
Annika Holm, Saab Aeronautics AB
Eric DuBois, Safran sas
Teresa Ingram, Spirit AeroSystems
Mitsuo Nishimoto, Subaru Corporation
Anne Valadez, Thales
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
During stressful economic times, IAQG made huge strides in 2022 that we anticipate will pay great dividends. For the first time in two years, our members were able to gather in person to celebrate our accomplishments and collaborate on future endeavors.
One pressing item we have been diligently discussing is developing universal standards. Earlier this year, the IAQG announced its partnership with global standards development organization SAE International to create a new IAQG Standards Council and to streamline the IAQG’s standards process. Moving forward, the organization will use a single, common workflow that allows for increased speed to market and improved global distribution management. This process will offer more transparency between all parties and provide better brand management.
We are also excited to soon launch our latest data system, OASIS v3. This sophisticated network will guide and advance our decision-making. OASIS v3 will ensure all data is collected and retained in a usable format. The deployment of artificial intelligence will help us to identify areas of potential risk that require a greater dedication of resources. AI also can predict where standards may need to be strengthened. These analyses used to be a manual and timeconsuming process. We are looking forward to having these new tools available to strengthen our collective efforts.
The Executive Committee is monitoring the need to address other issues, too, including the potential for compliance with any new environmental regulations, which could vary by market.
ABOUT THE IAQG
Member companies
19 countries represented
Nearly 1,000 volunteer participants
Promotes global understanding of harmonized quality standards
Manages AQMS Certifications Oversight
Designs, develops, and continually improves worldclass industry tools Supports 3 global sectors to collectively set the standard for the industry
LEADERSHIP REPORT
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AMERICAS AEROSPACE QUALITY GROUP (AAQG)
2022 was a year of re-orientation and transition for the AAQG. As we began putting COVID-related restrictions behind us, we returned to in-person meetings and re-established the Early Career Development Program.
Just as it sounds, the Early Career Development Program looks to engage new talent so we can benefit from fresh perspectives while also creating a solid foundation for the long-term sustainment of AAQG activities via knowledge transfers from our experienced members. We also continued the industry’s transition support to the new requirements governing our certification scheme.
Within the America’s sector, our Certification Oversight Team (ACOT) completed its internal reviews and the updates needed to meet the new requirements while assisting the transition and development of other entities that support certification. Additionally, we successfully supported the implementation of the AS9018 standard. Throughout 2022, 11 Certification Bodies (CB) supported more than 40 different Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) under the new process, demonstrating improvements in average closure times over data seen during the testing phases. The ACOT also administered the successful execution of the annual CB Report Card process that monitors performance and helps drive improvement for CBs within the sector. Finally, we held an auditor workshop where 120+ participants were provided with the latest updates on changes within our industry and learned about feedback from our sector’s key customers.
LEAD: Eric Jefferies, Bell Textron
VICE LEAD: Alan Daniels, The Boeing Company
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Deployed 9018 beyond the initial 2021 testing and publication
Transitioned the Sector ACOT and ANAB
Expanded the Sector Accreditation Bodies by two
Held an Auditor Workshop keeping participants current
Administered and shared a CB Report Card Analysis
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Engaged with new talent through the Early Career Project
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19 sector member companies
SECTOR REPORTS
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ASIA PACIFIC AEROSPACE QUALITY GROUP (APAQG)
The APAQG hosts a diverse membership with companies operating in various countries or regions across Asia Pacific, among which China, India, Japan, Korea, and Singapore have established national levels of Aerospace Quality Groups, respectively (i.e., the Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Korean or Singapore Aerospace Quality Groups).
In 2022, when many countries were in the recovery phase of the pandemic, APAQG members remained engaged in several IAQG activities, such as the application of the Single Standards Development Organization (SDO) process, AIMM development, maintenance, and transition of the Certification Scheme, and SCMH development. Additionally, the APAQG supported stakeholders of aerospace industries in the Asia Pacific region by developing local language versions of IAQG products and supporting the Industry Controlled Other Party (ICOP) scheme in two countries. The APAQG also enlightened some of the space agencies in the region about the application of Quality Management Systems.
VICE LEAD: Miki Uehara, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
+600 accesses from Asian countries to AIMM in local languages
Timely transition to revised Standards of the ICOP Scheme
Timely release of local language versions of Standards and SCMH materials
Participating in APRSAF to promote space agencies about the QMS application
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LEAD: Suguru Watanabe, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
EUROPEAN AEROSPACE QUALITY GROUP (EAQG)
In 2022, the EAQG remained active in its membership by adding five additional members, increasing the overall listing to 45 and succeeding in having all the European trade associations as members. This allows the EAQG to listen better to the voice of the small to medium enterprises as well as improve our understanding of our supply chain.
One of the most important initiatives this year was to support the SDO change and give our EAQG members the proper level of awareness, alignment, and contribution. This support means changing the relationship we have with the current EAQG publisher, AST-STAN and, through strengthening the European stakeholder’s network, understanding a new way to do the work with our global SDO partner SAE. The EAQG also reactivated the Early Careers Project welcoming several companies sponsoring this important initiative to both foster the knowledge transfer to the next generation and inject new ideas and perspectives in the Association.
LEAD: Fortunato Giardina, Leonardo
VICE LEAD: Robert Haarmann, Hensoldt
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
45 sector member companies
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Welcomed All European trade associations as affiliate member companies
Supported awareness, alignment, and contributions of Global SDO
Reactivated Early Careers Project
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RELATIONSHIP AND EXTERNAL REQUIREMENTS REPORTS
IAQG DEFENCE GROUP
In 2022, the Defence Group progressed initiatives in specific countries and key organizations. In Japan, the Japanese Ministry of Defence adopted the Japanese Industrial Standards Q 9100 for the QMS Requirements, while the Korean AQG began to align activities in the supply chain for acceptance of the 9100 series. The group also gained ground in shared activities with NATO WG2 in the areas of maintenance, disposal, and counterfeit as well as the Allied Quality Assurance Publications (AQAP) 2210 training material and the Q-Plan.
Additionally, work continues with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) to develop a partnership with enterprise stakeholders analyzing data to validate effectiveness and efficiency and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce contract surveillance. These efforts have goals of increasing both efficiency and overall assessment timeliness and a reduction of any major non-conformities.
The year saw NATO recognizing the relevance of ISO 9001 and the impact of the AS EN9100 series quality management system certification on the organization involved in the management life cycle of defence products.
LEAD: Siegfried Brauner, Airbus Helicopters
SPONSOR: Fortunato Giardina, Leonardo
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Japanese MOD adopted the JIS Q 9100 for the QMS Requirements
Korean AQG aligns activities for acceptance of the 9100 series
Increased shared activities with NATO WG2
Worked with DCMA to analyze data validating effectiveness and efficiency —
NATO now recognized the impact of the AS EN9100 series
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IAQG SPACE FORUM
During 2022, the IAQG Space Forum engaged with stakeholders to promote the value of 9100 in lieu of leveraging additional standards in the space and defence arenas. In the Americas, efforts were invested to support in AS9018 and the team worked with key stakeholders like the DCMA and NASA. The Asia-Pacific Space Forum engaged with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) space agency to integrate the 9100 standard into their space industry, while the European Space Forum worked with the European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) to get the adoption and adaptation of 9100 into their set of standards.
The Forum also collaborated with SCMH to provide space application guidance materials and submitted a joint improvement proposal with the IAQG Defence Group to the 9100-writing team based on stakeholder feedback. This year, we witnessed a business shift in which space operates towards commercialization. In response, the Asia Pacific Space Forum began working with insurers of space flight to see if AS9100 certifications would help minimize space-related insurance company premiums and rates.
LEAD: André LaCroix, ArianeGroup
SPONSOR: Fortunato Giardina, Leonardo
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Worked with key stakeholders to promote 9100 value
Introduced space application SCMH guidance materials
Engaged with insurance companies to address premiums and rates
Collaborated with IAQG Defence Group to submit 9100 improvement proposal
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MAINTENANCE REPAIR & OPERATION (MRO) WORKING GROUP
The objective of the MRO Working Group is to assist in the continued development, acceptance, and application of the 9110 QMS — Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Organizations. In 2022, the 9110 and the MRO teams met to review the 26 comments received as part of the 9110 Five Year Review. Three comments from this review will be considered for the next 9110 revision. The year ended with two more meetings and addressed future alignment on the 9100 series with an additional proposal raised on the First Process evaluation — FPE (9110 clause 8.5.1.4 Evaluation of a New Capability).
LEAD: Michael Young, Airbus
SPONSOR: Fortunato Giardina, Leonardo
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REQUIREMENTS STRATEGY STREAM TEAM
NOW IAQG-1 COMMITTEE
In 2022, progress was made in our goal of launching a sizable transition for the organization. What was formally known as the Requirements Strategy Stream Team, which develops the standards, prepares them for ballot and publication, transitioned to what is now called the IAQG-1 Standards Management Committee (SMC). The SMC reports to a newly formed IAQG Standards Council and provides a focus specific to the IAQG segment of the aviation, space, and defense industry.
This transition streamlines the balloting and publication process considerably by only having to ballot in one unified body versus three or more. What’s most important to note is that all the people involved in standards development and balloting previously will also be involved in the future. Some title changes were necessary, but the same statement of work effort will exist.
In addition to the transition work, writing teams covering various standards and their stages of updates were able to make strides in 2022 with four standards in the publishing stage, three in the balloting stage, and 11 standards in the Five-Year Review. These reviews continue to use the exit criterion checklist, which adds to the consistency of the reviews. The 9100, the IAQG’s flagship standard, has completed the Five-Year Review process, and the publication projected timeline is targeted for between late 2024 to late 2025, depending on ISO 9001 timing.
IAQG-1 CHAIR: Alan Daniels, The Boeing Company
AAQG SECTOR LIAISON: Buddy Cressionnie, ASD Expertise
APAQG SECTOR LIAISON: Tatsuya Shirai, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
EAQG SECTOR LIAISON: Antonio Saldaña Sage, Airbus
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Managing the transition from Requirements to the IAQG-1 Standards Management Committee
Combined status and reporting
Established transition infrastructure
Supported 18 standard projects —
Completed the 9100 Five Year Review
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PRODUCTS & PUBLICATIONS
AEROSPACE IMPROVEMENT MATURITY MODEL (AIMM)
As a follow-up to its 2021 launch, the AIMM Team continues to bring value to users by adding references to 9100, upgrading AIMM with summarized guidance from ISO TS9002, adding references to AIMM with the Supply Chain Management Handbook (SCMH), and updating the AIMM Plexus training to enhance the user experience. Chinese, Japanese, and Italian translations were added to each training, strengthening convenience and efficiency. Additionally, the team began to lay the groundwork for extensive crossover connections made between AIMM and SCMH, as well as further examples and guidance from ISO TS9002.
LEAD: Roberto Ciaschi
SPONSOR: Alan Daniels, The Boeing Company
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Garnered activity from 78 countries
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Aligned models with guidance materials in SCMH
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Enhanced user experience with multi-lingual translations
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Partnered with Plexus allowing for training opportunities
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PRODUCT & SUPPLY CHAIN IMPROVEMENT (PSCI)
Under IAQG Products and Publications, PSCI manages the Supply Chain Management Handbook (SCMH), which is where the guidance materials supporting the standards published by the IAQG exist. If the requirements and the standards refer to the what, PSCI with the guidance materials in the SCMH reference the how. In 2022, much was accomplished to support our expanding library of tools and materials. Over the last 12 months, the team has been intentional in helping users understand what was available and where to find it. As a result, we saw an increase in appetite for guidance and an escalation in usage from a variety of audiences, including those outside the quality profession.
LEAD: Marc Doolittle, Raytheon Technologies (RTX)
VICE LEAD: Gaëlle Le Bouar, ArianeGroup
SPONSOR: Fortunato Giardina, Leonardo
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Over 20 topics added or revised
Most active year to date with projects
12,000+ users in the SCMH Database
Collaborating directly with Standard writing teams for guidance from the authors
Infused Project Teams with members from outside of quality
— Introduced cross-referencing between IAQG Tools: AIMM & SCMH
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COMMITTEE REPORT
IAQG CERTIFICATION OVERSIGHT TEAM
The International Certification Oversight Team (COT) had a positive year despite navigating the geopolitical challenges impacting our member companies, suppliers, and those participating in the certification and authentication processes. Despite these obstacles, the team successfully published the 9104-1 in January 2022 and 9101 in November 2022.
Along with the release of these standards came the development of detailed transition maps, the release of Supplemental Rule 004, and the delivery of a comprehensive Frequently-Asked-Questions listing to support transitioning entities. The team also supported the development and finalization of the OCAP Tool (Organization Certification Analysis Process), and the ADC (Audit Day Calculator), which is required as a part of pre-audit planning.
The team moved the 9104-2 standard through the balloting and disposition process and supported finalizing all tasks required of the IAQG for formal recognition by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). Five Resolutions, published in 2022, provided clarification and flexibility to the users of the 9104 series of standards.
Finally, the team supported future auditor training development (AATT Delta, AATT, and OP Assessor Training) with deployment slated for 2023.
Significant progress was made on the OASIS v3 in 2022. From completing numerous rounds of data migration and validation testing to the basic functionality reviews held with key stakeholders, a great deal of effort went into ensuring the delivered product will meet the needs of the IAQG and its customers for many years to come.
IAQG LEAD: Eric Jefferies, Bell Textron
AAQG COT LEAD: Tim Lee, The Boeing Company
EAQG COT LEAD: Barbara Davalos, Airbus
APAQG COT LEAD: Hiroshi Shuto, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Maintained process integrities through geopolitical challenges
Published 9104-1 & 9101
Released Supplemental Rule 004 —
Released 9104-1 FAQs
Supported finalization of the OCAP Tool and ADC
Supported the development of various Auditor training
Finalized 9104-2 and supporting forms
Developed and deployed five Resolutions
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IAQG PERFORMANCE TEAM
The IAQG Performance Team is a support function that aims to deliver qualitative and quantitative information regarding insights and usage of the IAQG products and materials. These activities include yearly surveys and data analysis. Over the last 12 months, the Performance Team expanded to have good representation across the three sectors. We delivered a qualitative yearly survey that garnered informative conclusions and directives. All quantitative databased analytics were studied and showed the necessity to identify key data metrics for ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The preparation of exploring the OASIS v3 data gold mine is primed and awaits the new version release. Overall, the progress achieved in 2022 provided a solid foundation for attaining the best quality deliverables according to our defined vision.
LEAD: Eric DuBois, Safran sas
SPONSOR: Pete Luksas, Raytheon Technologies (RTX)
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
12 representatives supporting a balanced interest across 3 sectors
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82% participation in the annual Member Performance Survey
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4 ongoing data value-added project structures
96% of survey respondents confirmed the 9100 needs
Direct collaboration with all the IAQG teams
Open mindset, data-driven team
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FINANACE COMMITTEE
As respected stewards of IAQG financial resources, the Finance Committee provides third-party reviewed, transparent, and accountable financial management, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our organization’s mission. In FY2022, the IAQG saw standard sales exceed expectations due to new certifications, certification transfers, and new site adds. These developments, and our continued practice of staying vigilant on expenses, allowed for the absorption of sizeable expenses due to digital development, global inflation, and a return of meeting and travel costs. By managing our finances with integrity, innovation, and agility, we support the growth and impact of our organization.
The IAQG maintains not-for-profit status recognized in both the United States (501 (c) 6) and Belgium (AISBL) and ensures compliance with relevant financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements in each jurisdiction.
TREASURER: Alex Valderrey
EAQG REPRESENTATIVE: Fortunato Giardina, Leonardo
AAQG REPRESENTATIVE: Lina Prioletta, Bombardier
APAQG REPRESENTATIVE:
Takayoshi Maehata, SJAC
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
8400+ - Certifications in FY 2022 —
$3.9M – Amount generated in USD —
$120K – Interest earned on investments
$3.2M – Expenses in FY2022
85% - Percentage of expenses in direct support of IAQG mission and objectives —
$1.3M – Spend on digital technology and data mining capability
AAQG APAQG EAQG 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0
BY SECTOR
FY22 STANDARDS SALES
SUPPORT SERVICES REPORT
As is the case with all associations, critical actions to effectively and successfully progress in our mission requires the back-office activities of our support services. The communications, membership, finance, operations, digital, legal, contracts, and organization committees, under the leadership of the Executive Committee, maintain the business side of the IAQG and its three sectors.
A special thanks goes out to our IAQG contractors and key vendors who directly support this committee work.
COMMITTEE TEAMS
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Launched the IAQG Quality Horizon Podcast
Secured global registration for IAQG and Sector Logos
Secured global registration of OASIS, AIMM, and SCMH
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Introduced IAQG Travel Program
Provided in-person and virtual attendance of IAQG General Assemblies
Supported digital presence across six websites and social media
Welcomed multiple new member companies
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FULL MEMBER COMPANIES
Airbus, EAQG
Aviation Industry Corporation of China, APAQG
BAE Systems, EAQG
Bell Textron, AAQG
The Boeing Company, AAQG
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, ltd., APAQG
GE Aviation, AAQG
Gulfstream, AAQG
Hensoldt, EAQG
IHI Corporation, APAQG
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., APAQG
Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltc., APAQG
Leonardo, EAQG
Lockheed Martin, AAQG
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, APAQG
Moog, AAQG
Northrop Grumman, AAQG
Parker, AAQG
Raytheon Technologies (RTX), AAQG
Rolls-Royce plc, EAQG
Saab AB, EAQG
Safran sas, EAQG
Spirit AeroSystems, AAQG
Subaru Corporation, APAQG
Thales, EAQG
ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
AERO Engine Corporation of China, APAQG
Aerospace Industrial Development Corp., APAQG
ArianeGroup, EAQG
Aselsan AŞ, EAQG
Ball Aerospace, AAQG
Bombardier, AAQG
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, AAQG
Dassault-Aviation, EAQG
Embraer, AAQG
FACC Operations GmbH, EAQG
GKN Aerospace, EAQG
Hanwha Aerospace, APAQG
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, APAQG
Honeywell, AAQG
Indonesian Aerospace (IAe), APAQG
Industria de Turbo Propulsores S.A.U., EAQG
Israel Aerospace Industries, EAQG
Korean Air Aerospace Business Division, APAQG
KRATOS Unmanned Systems Division, AAQG
Liebherr-Singapore Pte Ltd, APAQG
LIG Nex1, APAQG
MBDA, EAQG
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, APAQG
MTU Aero Engines AG, EAQG
NEC Corporation, APAQG
Nordam, AAQG
PCC Aerostructures, AAQG
PFW Aerospace GmbH, EAQG
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, EAQG
SAMI (Saudi Arabian Military Industries), EAQG
TATA Advanced Systems Limited, APAQG
Triumph Group, AAQG
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc., EAQG
IAQG Member Companies by membership level as of December 31, 2022.
AFFILIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
AAI - Austrian Aeronautics Industries Group, EAQG
AIAD - Federazione Aziende Italiane per l’Aerospazio, la Difesa e la Sicurezza, EAQG
Airbus Defence & Space, EAQG
Airbus Helicopters, EAQG
Ankit Fasteners Pvt. Ltd., APAQG
ASD-CERT, EAQG
Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), APAQG
ATLA S.r.l., EAQG
BDLI Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie e.V., EAQG
Bharat Forge, APAQG
Boeing Tianjin Composites Co, APAQG
Dynamatic Technologies Limited, APAQG
Elbit Systems LTD, EAQG
Expleo Technologies India Private Limited, APAQG
Fokker Aerostructures B.V., EAQG
GE Avio srl (Avio Aero), EAQG
GIFAS - Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales, EAQG
Hanwha Systems, APAQG
Korea Aerospace Industries Association (KAIA), APAQG
Lufthansa Technik AG, EAQG
Moog Controls Corporation, APAQG
Moog India Technology Center PVT LTD., APAQG
Motor Sich JSC, EAQG
NAG - Netherlands Aerospace Group, EAQG
Parker Meggitt, EAQG
ROLLS-ROYCE, APAQG
RTX - PRATT & WHITNEY, APAQG
Safran Electronis & Defense Services Asia Pte Ltd, APAQG
SAHA Istanbul Defense Aviation and Space Cluster, EAQG
SLN Technologies Pvt. Ltd., APAQG
TEDAE - Asociación Española de empresas Tecnológicas de Defensa, Seguridad, Aeronáutica y Espacio, EAQG
Telespazio S.p.A., EAQG
Triumph Aviation Services Asia, APAQG
Tusaş Engine Industries, EAQG
UmbraGroup S.p.A., EAQG
Universal Alloy Corporation Europe, EAQG
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