Expert perspectives on aerospace FOD prevention, regulatory compliance, and quality management.
FOD Prevention
FOD Control in Aerospace Manufacturing — Key Principles
15 March 2026
Foreign Object Debris control is one of the most critical yet underestimated disciplines in aerospace production. A robust FOD programme requires culture, proce...
AS9100 Quality Management — What Auditors Miss Most Often
10 January 2026
Internal audits conducted under AS9100 frequently overlook process effectiveness in favour of procedural conformance. This article examines the most common gaps...
As aviation organisations increasingly adopt digital learning, the question arises: can online EASA compliance training truly match the depth of classroom instr...
Understanding AS9100 Rev D — Key Changes for Auditors
22 October 2025
AS9100 Rev D introduced significant shifts in how risk is managed and how organisational context is documented. For internal auditors, understanding these chang...
Starting a FOD prevention programme is straightforward in theory but challenging in practice. This guide walks through the eight essential components of a compl...
Safety Management Systems — SMS in Aerospace Explained
14 August 2025
SMS frameworks are now mandatory across most aviation sectors. But for many quality managers, the relationship between SMS, EASA, and AS9100 remains unclear. Th...