There is no new name for AS9100. The standard is still formally called AS9100. What does change over time are the revisions (for example: AS9100B, AS9100C, AS9100D).
Current naming and revision status
As of now, the latest widely used version is AS9100D, which is aligned with ISO 9001:2015. “AS9100D” is not a new name, just the current revision level of the same aerospace quality management system standard.
Key points:
- Standard name: AS9100
- Current common revision: AS9100D
- Scope: Quality management systems for aviation, space, and defense organizations
Implications for documents and regulated environments
In regulated and long-lifecycle environments, you generally should not relabel AS9100 as something else internally. Instead:
- Reference the standard as AS9100 plus the applicable revision (e.g., “AS9100D”) in procedures, quality manuals, and supplier requirements.
- Maintain traceability in your document control system, showing which revision of AS9100 each internal procedure or process was validated and released against.
- Use formal change control if you update references (for example, from AS9100C to AS9100D), including impact assessments, retraining needs, and revalidation where applicable.
Because most aerospace and defense plants are brownfield environments, you are likely to see a mix of references in legacy documents, MES/ERP fields, and supplier specifications. Cleaning this up typically requires a controlled, incremental approach rather than a wholesale rename.
How to verify the current revision for your use
The exact applicable revision can depend on:
- Customer or prime contractor requirements and flowdowns.
- Certification body requirements and timelines.
- Contract dates and which revision was specified at award.
Before making changes to internal system names, document templates, or software fields, confirm:
- The latest revision published by the issuing body (e.g., IAQG).
- What your existing contracts and customer quality clauses actually require.
- Any impact on validated systems, including QMS software, MES integrations, and reporting.
In summary, AS9100 has not been replaced or renamed; it is still AS9100, with revision letters (such as D) indicating the current version.