With the strive to limit global warming to 1.5C and the goal of halving global emissions by 2030, we are seeing more and more electric cars on the road as well as large couriers changing their van fleets over to electric. Many people are still nervous about the current charging infrastructure and have range concerns, [...]
Since our aerospace accreditation success, we wanted to develop a new corporate image that was consistent with our Auva brand but was specific to our aerospace certification services. A brand is not just a logo but your business personality and should be easily recognised by your business network. We developed a number of designs and [...]
Robbie Henshaw, Auva Certification’s Chairman, was pleased to present County Tyrone based Mac Zero Modular Buildings with ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems certifications. Offering modular building solutions, including design, manufacturing, groundworks and installation, Mac Zero is a specialist provider with a [...]
We are often asked by new clients and existing clients - is it worth having more than one standard? For example, they have ISO 9001 (quality) and are thinking of adding ISO 14001 (environmental) or ISO 45001 (H&S). While we can’t answer this on a commercial level for each individual client as they will have a better [...]
The Online Aerospace Supplier Information System (OASIS) is a database managed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) that provides several benefits to organisations in the aerospace and defence industry. Upon successful certification to AS9100 or AS9120, organisations will be entered into the database by Auva. It is a mandatory requirement of the scheme [...]
AS9100 is a quality management standard specifically designed for the aerospace industry. It is an international standard recognised by major aerospace companies and organisations worldwide, including NASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Obtaining AS9100 certification demonstrates a commitment to quality and safety within the aerospace industry and [...]
UKAS has performed our reassessment for ISO 17021, which is the standard that allows us to issue accredited certificates for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. On the 30th January our UKAS reassessment started, and over a four-day period a total of four auditors attended our office. Like all our clients, we get audited at [...]
Material testing in the aerospace sector is a crucial aspect of ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft. The aerospace industry is constantly pushing the boundaries of materials technology, using new and advanced materials to create lighter, stronger, and more fuel-efficient aircraft. However, these materials must undergo rigorous testing to ensure that they can [...]
One of the most significant risks within the aerospace sector is the introduction of counterfeit products into the supply chain and eventually onto aircraft. 82% of all known counterfeit products are electronics; the other 18% is raw material, so although the most significant risk is within electronics, raw material still has a part to play [...]
Globe Engineering Ltd, a manufacturer of precision engineered components, has been awarded AS9100 quality management systems standard for aviation, space, and defence organisations. This is the first AS9100 aerospace certification to be awarded by Auva Certification since their UKAS accreditation was granted. To mark the achievement, Michael Venner, CEO at Auva Certification, presented the certification [...]
