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AEVEX Achieves AS9100 Certification

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEVEX Aerospace, a global leader in cutting-edge unmanned systems and services, is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious AS9100 certification for its Tampa, Florida facility. This internationally recognized standard provides the framework for developing and implementing quality management systems within the aviation, space, and defense industry. Achieved in just 9 months from official project launch, this certification further demonstrates the AEVEX commitment to delivering world-class products to the aerospace and defense markets.

AS9100, an industry-specific enhancement of ISO9001, establishes a set of robust quality management requirements to ensure the reliable delivery of safe, high-performance aerospace products. To achieve certification to this standard, AEVEX underwent rigorous evaluation by an industry recognized third party registrar. Each process and procedure were examined for a range of criteria, including resource identification, risk mitigation, quality planning, performance measurement/monitoring, and continuous improvement.

“This certification reflects a commitment to the quality of our work and the maturity of our organization,” said James “Mookie” Sturim, Senior Vice President. “As a company holding AS9100 certification, we look forward to expanding our differentiated, combat-proven product portfolios within the aerospace and defense sector, while continuing to provide the top-tier experience our customers have come to expect.”

About AEVEX Aerospace:

AEVEX Aerospace supports U.S. and partner nation security objectives by providing full-spectrum aviation and technology-based solutions. The company’s expanded capabilities include a wide variety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), a combat-proven portfolio of loitering munitions, and a family of multi-mission Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). These additions complement AEVEX’s offerings in custom design & engineering, manned/unmanned aircraft modification & certification, sensor integration & sustainment, and other fielded solutions, including advanced intelligence analysis and tailored mission-system tools. AEVEX is headquartered in Solana Beach, California, with other major locations in Florida, Ohio, and Virginia. Learn more by visiting https://aevex.com.

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Press Contact:
Matt Gunn
Director of Marketing
mgunn@aevex.com

AEVEX Aerospace



Contacts

Press Contact:
Matt Gunn
Director of Marketing
mgunn@aevex.com

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