Story ID: 257MidContinentAS9100C
Mid-Continent Completes Quality Management Approval
By: Charles Alcock
Caption: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics is now certified for both AS 9100 C and ISAO 9001:2008 standards.
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Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics (Booth 1800) recently received AS 9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system following an assessment by Orion Registrar. The standards were developed specifically to cover quality management systems in the aerospace industry, with requirements that cover areas that affect process and service safety, quality and reliability of products.
  
“Achieving AS 9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certification provides a highly credible basis for maintaining quality and consistency in the design and manufacturing of our products,” said Mid-Continental quality assurance manager Mark Smith. “The certification is universally recognized in the aerospace industry and demonstrates to all our customers, suppliers and regulatory agencies that we are committed to a comprehensive quality management system. Collectively, we all benefit from improved efficiencies and productivity, elimination of waste and process consistency.”
  
The Wichita-based company manufactures, overhauls and repairs aircraft instruments, avionics and advanced power solutions for multiple aviation sectors, including helicopters.