Change of Focus for Aerospace Industry Changes AS9120 Significance (Demo)

A CIOL article published January 3, 2014 details the future for aerospace and defense this coming year, as the USA shifts its attention to other matters of importance:

The commercial aerospace sector is expected to again set records for production of aircraft, due to the accelerated replacement cycle of obsolete aircraft with next generation fuel-efficient aircraft, and growing passenger travel demand, especially in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific regions. The decline in defense spending will challenge the industry to find new sources of revenue. These may include innovations in next generation intelligence surveillance, reconnaissance and precision strike technologies, cyber-security, opportunities in adjacent markets, potential new commercial ventures, and also acquisitions of synergistic businesses. On the other hand, the significant demand for new commercial aircraft will pressure supplier networks to continuously improve its engineering design, manufacturing and supply chain management capabilities, all the while being able to cost effectively meet tougher price concession requirements from customers.

The industry’s outlook provided by the article gives new importance to aviation safety and, extensively, to AS9120 standards as the years go by. The fact that the United States has shifted its focus from physical defensive mechanisms to digital means of protection definitely forces the aerospace industry to focus its creative energies on other avenues, which results in devotion to passenger aircraft. The commercial aerospace sector has developed over the years. One of the greatest signs of progress for airbuses and aircraft that carry civilians all over the planet is an Independent Traveler article that talks about aircraft passengers using their gadgets despite a long-standing policy that forbids passengers from using them due to fear of interference with on-board components. These facts bring a heightened importance to the quality of commercial aerospace components and the AS9120 certification process. While there is a growing trend of more people using gadgets during takeoff or landing, it becomes all the more important for the implements inside the plane to be tried and tested. From the production to the transport process, these components must remain up-to-date to cater to the ever-changing personality of a commercial flier. The aerospace industry will definitely have more time on their hands to improve commercial aviation for everyone, and proper use of AS9120 certification will definitely go a long way for the industry. Interested companies involved in aviation can consult agencies like International Standards Authority, Inc for more details. (Article Excerpt and Image from Technology innovations to dominate aerospace, defence industry in 2014, CIOL, January 3, 2014)