Articles by Giancarlo Silvestri

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Management

A Deeper Dive into Aero Quality: Upcoming IA9100 Series Standards Updates

The most personally transformative element of the upcoming revisions is arguably the formalization of quality culture and human factors within the QMS framework.
David Harvey Giancarlo Silvestri
June 14, 2025

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.


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NDT | Standards

Beyond Compliance: The Importance of Standards in the Mobility Industry

The key challenge lies in ensuring that these standards remain relevant, effective, and harmonized across global supply chains.
David Harvey Giancarlo Silvestri
May 3, 2025

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.


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