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ISO 19011 – the guidance for auditing management systems - is under review, and feedback is currently being solicited. 

The aerospace and defense sectors rely on the AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, and AS9145 series standards for quality, reliability, safety, and compliance. In 2026, the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) will revise and rebrand these standards.

After 12 years in nondestructive testing education, it's clear that a major weakness is the lack of industry guidance for on-the-job training in NDT. While guidelines exist for formal classroom training, standardized on-the-job training (OJT) requirements are still lacking.

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The Egyptians utilized three cubits: natural, Elephantine, and sacred, with the sacred cubit being 1/400 of the pyramid of Cheops' base, linking it to nature. This system influenced many cultures, including the Hebrews and Greeks, and it has led to eight definitions of the meter.

Organizations must regularly update their ISO management systems to meet evolving standards and improve efficiency. Integrating multiple systems enhances compliance and supports strategic objectives. Our consulting and training services ensure clients maintain their systems proactively throughout the year.

The aerospace industry is grappling with a shortage of auditors for AS9100 Quality Management Systems certification, crucial for safety and compliance, as demand for aircraft and services increases in 2025. This shortage affects manufacturers and suppliers globally, emphasizing the need for improved recruitment and retention in auditing.

Quality is crucial in the automotive and aerospace industries, underpinning customer satisfaction, efficiency, and safety. Upholding high standards reduces defects and waste, while evolving mobility standards are essential for adapting to technology and competition.

Engineers rely on industry standards for safety, which require extensive development time. However, the rapid pace of emerging technologies poses challenges for timely standardization, as reaching consensus on new standards becomes difficult in a fast-changing environment, according to Shawn Moylan from NIST.

So, what should your internal auditors be aware of and watch out for? Find the most common issues noted during the years of IMS audits conducted at my clients. Each of these items can and will lead to ISO 45001 findings from your registrar as well.