Overview
This 2024 updated and revised edition of “Implement AS 9100D / EN9100:2018 for Business Excellence” is an essential guide to mastering the latest Quality Management System requirements for aviation, space, and defence. The author brings over 45 years of expertise, blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience. He delivers clear, clause-by-clause explanations of all updates and changes to both standards. Drawing from his extensive background in audit and consultation, this book features real-world examples and solutions for various challenges faced during the production and maintenance of aviation and defence products. This book is especially engaging because it focuses on practical, real-world applications. Readers will find this topic interesting as it shows how to effectively implement AS 9100D requirements and reap the benefits in their organizations. Unlike traditional courses that focus on professional development and industry recognition, this book offers a practical lens to implement AS 9100D requirements effectively. It ensures organizations optimize documentation, achieve smooth third-party audits, and secure certifications without objections. The guidance provided aids in establishing a systematic approach to continual improvement and excellence in quality management. Designed for supply chain organizations, aviation, space, and defence sector businesses, and academic institutions, this book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in quality assurance. Thomas’s insights, drawn from his rich consulting and audit experience, provide the foundation for understanding and applying these critical standards to achieve business excellence.
Full Product Details
Author: Thomas Kannattumadom
Publisher: River Publishers
Imprint: River Publishers
Weight: 0.920kg
ISBN: 9788743800682
ISBN 10: 8743800688
Pages: 476
Publication Date: 04 August 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Author Information
Thomas Kannattumadom is a distinguished quality professional and Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and AS 9100 D with IAQG/PROBITAS approval and IAQG-OASIS accreditation. After retiring as Deputy Director/Principal Scientific Officer at the Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA), Ministry of Defence, India, he has conducted over 1,000 person-days of EN9100:2018 certification audits across 11 countries in Asia, Middle East, and Europe. His experience includes 11 years of teaching at the College of Military Engineering, Pune, and 28 years in quality assurance for the development, manufacture, and overhaul of aircraft, aero-engines, and airborne equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. He is a recognized SAMAR Assessor by QCI and has served as a visiting faculty member at the HAL Management Academy, Bangalore, for nearly two decades. He has delivered approximately 300 training days to DRDO Labs, HAL Divisions, and numerous public and private sector aviation, space, and defence organizations. His expertise has guided the implementation of world-class Quality Management Systems (AS 9100) in over 100 organizations. He has been a key technical member in numerous defect and accident investigations and participated in specialized study and audit teams for the Indian Air Force and the Ministry of Defence. His contributions to the quality and safety of Indian military aviation have been recognized. Thomas has presented technical papers at various national and international conferences and seminars and has authored four books.
