IA9100 2026 the New Aerospace Standard
IA9100 is the new global successor to AS9100 and aligns with the new ISO 9001:2026 revision.
The “IA” prefix stands for International Aerospace replacing regional prefixes like AS9100 (Americas) and EN9100 (Europe).
IA9100 is scheduled for publication in late 2026, with some industry sources noting the window may extend into early or mid-2027.
AS9100 Rev D remains valid until the transition period ends which is expected to be 2–3 years after publication, placing the compliance deadline between late 2028 and sometime in 2029.
Expected Changes:
- Quality Culture: Focus on ethical behavior and intended results.
- Leadership: Ensure objectives are consistent with the context of the organization.
- Quality Process Environment: Quality, Behavior, Products, Safety.
- Data Protection: Control of documented information.
- Information Security: Safeguard the QMS to achieve its intended results.
- Product Safety: Is enhanced to assure product safety.
- Counterfeit Parts Prevention: Is enhanced procurement, receiving and shipping inspection, material control, containment.
- External Providers: Determine control of external providers.
- Monitoring and Measuring: Measurement introduces variation in measurement results.
- Planning and Control: Enhanced studies, Measurement systems analysis, control plans.
- APQP: Planning and implementing to mitigate risk.


