ASACB News!
The following companies have achieved certification to the Aviation, Space and Defense management system standards:
- Altum Aerospace - Certification transition for ISO 9001:2015 - Sunrise, FL
- GA Telesis Composites Repair Group LLC - Certification transfer to ASACB for ISO 9001:2008 and AS9110B - Fort Lauderdale, FL
- GA Telesis Components Repair Group LLC - Certification for ISO 9001:2008 and AS9110B - Miami, FL
Amazing Introductory Promotional Offer for New ASACB Clients
ASA is pleased to announce an amazing offer to new ASACB clients. Any organization that attends an ASA ISO or AS Standards Workshop and subsequently contracts with ASACB for certification services will receive a discount on those services (limitations apply, see below). Which incredible offer will you choose?
- Contract with ASACB within 7 days of attending the workshop - receive a 10% discount on audit day rate.
- Contract with ASACB after 7 days of attending the workshop - receive a 5% discount on audit day rate.
Discounts apply to the 1st year of services and are only offered to new clients who are seeking ISO 9001, AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 initial certification services through ASACB. The discount does not apply to audit travel or fee expenses. Days are counted as calendar days. For questions and additional information, please contact Sam O'Connor.
Government Affairs and Legal News:
FAA and ASA Meet to Discuss 8130-3 Options
On December 20th, ASA met with FAA Aircraft Certification Director Dorenda Baker.In addition to ASA staff and FAA staff, the meeting also included ASA members John Nepola (East Air), Brent Webb (CAVU Aerospace), Mitch Weinberg (International Aircraft Associates) and Paul Wolf (Boeing).The topic of discussion was the documentation (8130-3 tag) requirements of the FAA/EASA Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG). Read More...
ASACB Training Announcements
ASACB will be hosting its first technical webinar on 29 March 2017 on the topic of "Product Safety as it relates to the AS9100D and AS9110C". Webinar registration information is available on our website at www.aviationsuppliers.org/Workshops. As an introductory new training service, this first Webinar is being offered free to ASA Members and ASACB clients.
ASACB will be offering additional workshops in the upcoming months. Stay tuned for announcements on the following workshops:
- AS9120B Transition second quarter in the Dallas, TX area.
- AS9120B Transition third quarter in the Chicago, IL area.
- AS9100D second quarter location to be announced.
- AS9110C second quarter location to be announced.
Transition Information
There are only 19 months remaining for the transition to the new ISO 9001/AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 standards. Organizations that are AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 and waiting on release of the new revisions should already have or are in process of implementing the ISO9001:2015 standards new requirements. ISO 9001:20015 is the base standard for all the newly revised and pending release AS series standards. This will aid in getting your organization prepared to achieve the transition deadline of September 15, 2018 for AS9100/AS9110/AS9120. If you should have any questions please contact Sam O'Connor, Vice President Technical Services ASA/ASACB or George Ringger, Accreditation Manager ASACB for clarification or concerns.
On February 3, 2017 a commitment transition letter was emailed to all organization representatives of ASACB clients presently holding valid certifications issued by ASACB to AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 standards. The deadline for submission back to ASACB is February 24, 2017. ASACB will reach out to all clients that have not returned its commitment letter by February 17, 2017 to remind of the deadline and promulgate submission of the letter.
Other Standard Updates
As previously reported, IAQG has released a series of free webinars to stakeholders to help users understand the standard changes and intent. While these webinars are now full, they will be made available as a PDF file after the date of the Webinar presentation at which time stakeholders may view at their leisure. We have included the date and Webinar ID of each for your reference.
February 27, 2017: 9-10am US Eastern (-5 GMT), this webinar is now full. Recorded training file will be available post noted date.
- Webinar ID: 284-280-923
March 29, 2017: 9-10am US Eastern (-5 GMT), this webinar is now full. Recorded training file will be available post noted date.
- Webinar ID: 284-311-179
9100D:2016 Clause by Clause (2 hr.) - The 9100D:2016 Clause by Clause webinar will provide users with enough detail to understand the changes. It is recommended that you view the Key Changes presentation first.
February 27, 2017: 12-2pm US Eastern (-5 GMT), this webinar is now full. Recorded training file will be available post noted date.
- Webinar ID: 711-118-883
March 30, 2017: 9-11am US Eastern (-5 GMT), this webinar is now full. Recorded training file will be available post noted date.
- Webinar ID: 363-203-587
ASACB Transition Timetable
ASACB has submitted our AQMS transition application to ANAB. We continue to diligently work to ensure ASACB will be one of the first certification bodies transitioned to offer certification services to the new revisions of AS9100D, AS9110C and AS9120B. Our auditors have begun or finished taking the required transitioning training classes to achieve authentication within the OASIS database for each sector scheme.
ASA News:
ASA Announces On-line Hazmat Training | 5-6 April 2017
We are happy to announce two-day web-based, initial and recurrent Hazmat Training dates scheduled for 5-6 April 2017. This web-based training is offered to better suit your company's business needs and schedule. Recurrent trainees will attend for half a day each day and be able to work half a day. Initial trainees (first time participants) will work two full days. Please follow this link for registration information. Please contact Jeanne Meade if you have any questions.
ASA 2017 Conference - Early Bird Registration is Open through 31 March 2017
ASA is accepting Early Bird Registration through March 31, 2017. The ASA 2017 Annual Conference will be held 9-11 July 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA. Located in Northern Virginia, in the heart of the Reston Town Center, the Hyatt Regency Reston is the only 4 Diamond hotel within the Dulles Airport Corridor and allows for easy access to the National Air & Space Museum in Chantilly, VA and downtown Washington DC. Once again, the ASA Annual Conference will be held in conjunction with the AFRA Annual Meeting.
ASA 2017 Conference - Hyatt Regency Reston Town Center is Accepting Room Reservations
The conference rate is $175.00 and may be extended three days prior and post conference dates pending availability. The Room block cut-off date is 6/16. For reservations, you may use the following link https://aws.passkey.com/go/AviationSuppliersAssn2017 or you may contact the hotel directly at +1-703-709-1234.
Drive Growth and Business Opportunities - Become an ASA 2017 Conference Sponsor!
Don't be left out! Join industry leaders and support the ASA 2017 Annual Conference. ASA has several Top-Tiered Sponsor Packages as well as exclusive Events that will suit your company brand and marketing budget. Please contact Jeanne Meade for available opportunities or click here to view a copy our Sponsor Opportunities. Thank you to our current 2017 Sponsors:
- First Class Sponsor: Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Baron Group
- Business Class:Air Parts & Supply Company (APSCO), KLX Aerospace
- Frequent Flyer Sponsor: Aircraft Inventory Management & Services, East Air Corporation, MD Turbines, Par Avion, STS Component Solutions, VAS Aero Services
- Event Sponsors: A.J. Levin Company, Aero-Zone, AerSale, Global Airtech, Hurricane Aerospace, Infinity Air/All Flight, International Aircraft Associates, ITS Infinity Trading, PartsBase Inc., Unical Aviation Inc.
Quality Committee Meeting | 9 July 2017, Reston VA
The next QC Meeting is scheduled for 9 July 2017 at the ASA Annual Conference being held at the Hyatt Regency, Reston, VA. Separate registration is required. Be sure to make your hotel reservations accordingly. If you have any questions please contact Tony Brigham.
Calendar @ A Glance!!
2017
- ASACB AS9120B Transition Training - 2nd Qtr, Dallas, TX - TBA
- 9 - 11 July - ASA AFRA Annual Conference, Reston VA
- 9 July - QC Meeting @ ASA Annual Conference, Reston VA
ASACB AS9120B Transition Training - 3rd Qtr, Chicago, IL - TBA