OCT 06, 2008Aeronautical Accessories Achieves Dual AS9100 / ISO 9001:2000 Certification
Aeronautical Accessories Inc., an affiliate company of Bell Helicopter, and a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is pleased to announce that we have achieved dual AS9100 / ISO 9001:2000 Certification. Acquiring the AS-9100 / ISO 9001:2000 Certification is confirmation of Aeronautical’s commitment to provide the highest quality products for the rotorcraft industry. On October 6, 2008, Aeronautical Accessories received this certification and was listed on the International Aerospace Quality Groups (IAQG) Online Aerospace Supplier Information System (OASIS) database list of Certified Suppliers. (
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) Obtaining the AS9100 / ISO 9001:2000 Certification emphasizes Aeronautical’s commitment to excellent customer service and delivering quality products to a market that relies on quality and accountability everyday. Our quality conscious customers have always trusted Aeronautical Accessories to meet their mission specific needs and all their after-market helicopter requirements. The IAQG is a body made up of member parties from North and South America, Europe and Asia. “…IAQG’s mission is to implement initiatives that make significant improvements in quality and reductions in cost throughout the value stream by establishing and maintaining dynamic cooperation, based on trust, between international aerospace companies.”
About Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., affiliate of Bell Helicopter Textron, has been the worldwide leader in helicopter accessories and replacement parts since 1979. Aeronautical Accessories designs, manufactures, markets, warehouses, and distributes state-of-the-art FAA/STC approved products and accessories that enhance the operation, safety, and versatility of helicopters.
About Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tilt rotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries. More information is available at www.bellhelicopter.com.