This standard includes ISO 9001:2008 1 ) quality management system requirements and specifies
additional aviation, space and defense industry requirements, definitions and notes as shown in bold,
italic text.
It is emphasized that the requirements specified in this standard are complementary (not alternative)
to contractual and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Should there be a conflict between the requirements of this standard and applicable statutory or regulatory requirements, the
latter shall take precedence.
This European Standard specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization:
a) needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product that meets customer and applicable
statutory and regulatory requirements; and
b) aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including
processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
BS EN 9120:2010 history
2018BS EN 9120:2018 Quality Management Systems. Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defence Distributors
2010BS EN 9120:2010 Quality management systems - Requirements for aviation, space and defence distributors
2006BS EN 9120:2005 Aerospace series - Quality management systems - Requirements for stockist distributors