CO2 Reduction Management
This CO2 reduction scheme offers insights into your organization's energy consumption and usage, the strategies you intend to implement to cut these down, and the corresponding objectives.
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Aerospace
Independent expertise across the aerospace value chain
The civil aviation and aerospace sector is evolving rapidly. Increasing regulatory requirements, complex international supply chains, digital transformation and sustainability targets are changing how aircraft, components, systems and services are designed, manufactured, operated and maintained.
Across its international network, DEKRA supports aerospace manufacturers, developers, suppliers, maintenance organizations and service providers with a broad range of independent testing, auditing, certification, assessment, consulting and training services. The availability and scope of individual services may vary by country, depending on local market needs, regulatory frameworks and technical capabilities.
By combining expertise in quality, product safety, cybersecurity, sustainability and operational risk management, we help organizations assess conformity, strengthen processes and make informed decisions throughout the aerospace value chain.
Our Approach
- A grip on a demanding sector: aerospace operates in a highly regulated, technically complex environment shaped by supply chain disruptions, cost pressure, staff shortages, rapid technological change, and rising sustainability expectations.
- One integrated approach: DEKRA brings together expertise in audits, testing, certification, digital trust, cybersecurity, sustainability, and training to deliver one coherent solution.
- Always tailored to your situation: every service is aligned to your organization, product, technology, applicable requirements, and available accreditation, with a fitting and clearly defined scope for each project.
DEKRA supports aerospace manufacturers, suppliers and service providers through an international network of specialists, laboratories and service locations.
This global network enables organizations to access market-specific expertise and coordinated services across multiple countries. The precise availability and scope of each service depend on the applicable standard, required accreditation, product category, and DEKRA location.
Our services for aerospace organizations
DEKRA services that may be relevant across the aerospace value chain include:
- Aerospace and management system auditing and certification
- Product safety and performance testing
- Cybersecurity testing and technical assessments
- Information security certification
- Environmental and energy management certification
- Carbon footprint and lifecycle assessments
- Supplier and supply chain assessments
- Industrial inspection and non-destructive testing
- Training and competence development
Our specialists work with organizations to determine which services, standards, and assessment methods are relevant to their activities, products, and position within the aerospace supply chain.
CSR Performance Ladder certificate
The CSR Performance Ladder provides insight into what you are doing in the area of sustainable business. Read here why DEKRA can provide this certification for you.
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Information security
Certification of your information security demonstrates that you are dealing with (digital) data exchange and storage carefully, and guarantees the quality of your IT processes.
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ISCC certificate
Are the resources and materials your organization uses sustainable? Then obtaining an ISCC certificate (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is an effective way to demonstrate this.
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ISO 14001 certification
An ISO 14001 certificate demonstrates sustainable environmental management and resource efficiency. Read more about the ISO 14001 certification process.
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Product certification and marks for products
Recognized distinctions with industry certifications and regulatory marks demonstrating product safety, performance and quality standards in global markets.
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Quality Management certification
Each industry has specific requirements for a quality management system. With our certification, you can be sure that your quality system meets the right standards.
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The Social Enterpise Performance Ladder (PSO)
With the Social Enterprise Performance Ladder (PSO in Dutch), you demonstrate your contribution to ‘social return’. With the PSO certificate, you can express ambitions to customers and inspire employees.
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Verification Protocol Double Counting Biofuel
DEKRA can serve as a verifier to confirm whether your organization complies with the conditions of the double counting scheme for biofuel. This assures that your organization operates in accordance with the established guidelines.
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WEEELABEX certificate
The WEEELABEX requirements ensure that companies process electrical appliances in the most optimal way and ensures that all companies follow the same rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
DEKRA supports aerospace organizations through independent certification audits, surveillance audits and gap assessments against relevant aerospace and management system standards.
Depending on the organization’s activities and the available accreditation, relevant standards may include AS9100 for aerospace manufacturing, AS9110 for maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations, and AS9120 for distributors. Related management system standards may include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO/IEC 27001.
Independent assessment provides objective evidence that processes are structured, auditable, and aligned with defined requirements. It can also support supplier qualification, customer expectations, and consistent risk management across complex organizations.
The applicable certification scope depends on the organization’s activities, locations, customers, and position within the aerospace supply chain.
AS9100 builds on ISO 9001 and includes additional requirements relevant to the aerospace sector. These include requirements relating to product safety, configuration management, operational risk, traceability, and the prevention of counterfeit parts.
Certification can help aerospace manufacturers and suppliers demonstrate that their quality management processes have been independently assessed against recognized industry requirements.
Where certification is available within the relevant accreditation scope, DEKRA conducts independent audits to assess conformity and document any nonconformities. The results can help organizations identify process weaknesses, compliance risks, and opportunities for improvement across engineering, production, and supplier management.
Aerospace manufacturers and suppliers must manage strict product, process, customer and supply chain requirements. They also need effective controls for documentation, traceability, supplier performance, information security, and product reliability.
DEKRA supports organizations through independent audits, testing, technical assessments, inspections, and management system certification. These services provide objective insight into conformity, process control, and potential risks.
The available services depend on the type of product or component, its intended application, the applicable requirements, and the relevant DEKRA service location.
Aerospace organizations increasingly depend on connected systems, embedded software, digital engineering tools, data exchange, and complex supplier networks. Cybersecurity weaknesses can affect confidential information, intellectual property, business continuity, system integrity, and safety-critical operations.
DEKRA supports aerospace cybersecurity through organizational audits, risk assessments, and technical security testing. Depending on the system and applicable requirements, services may include penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, threat modelling, product security testing, and cybersecurity maturity assessments.
DEKRA also provides audits and certification for information security management systems, including ISO/IEC 27001, and selected services based on relevant industrial and product cybersecurity standards.
By combining process-oriented audits with technical assessments, DEKRA helps organizations understand cybersecurity risks and evaluate the effectiveness of their security measures.
Electrical and electronic products, components and systems must meet applicable safety, performance and regulatory requirements before they are placed on the market or integrated into larger aerospace applications.
DEKRA provides independent testing, inspection, and certification services for a broad range of products and technologies. Depending on the product category, assessments may cover electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, wireless communication, environmental influences, functional safety, cybersecurity, and performance.
The applicable testing program is determined by the product, its intended use, the relevant standards, and the required assessment scope.
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations require structured processes for maintenance planning, documentation, tooling, equipment control, competence management, human factors, and occupational safety.
Depending on the available certification scope, DEKRA can conduct audits against standards such as AS9110. These audits assess whether relevant processes and responsibilities are defined, implemented, and consistently maintained.
DEKRA may also support maintenance and service organizations through management system certification, industrial inspection, non-destructive testing, and training. The availability of these services depends on the technical requirements and geographical scope.
Aerospace organizations manage sensitive information relating to product development, customers, suppliers, technical documentation, engineering data, and intellectual property.
An information security management system helps organizations identify risks, assign responsibilities, and establish appropriate technical and organizational controls.
DEKRA provides independent audits and certifications according to ISO/IEC 27001. Certification demonstrates that information security risks are systematically managed within a clearly defined scope.
This can also help organizations respond to customer requirements, supply chain expectations, and applicable cybersecurity obligations.
DEKRA supports aerospace organizations in managing environmental and sustainability-related requirements across manufacturing, operations, and supply chains.
Our services may include environmental and energy management certification, carbon footprint assessments, lifecycle assessments, energy audits, ESG-related assessments and supplier sustainability reviews.
Depending on the organization and available service scope, DEKRA can also provide expertise relating to greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, due diligence, environmental performance and supply chain transparency.
These services provide objective insight into sustainability performance and help organizations manage environmental requirements through structured and auditable processes.
Digital technologies such as connected systems, software-defined products, digital twins, and data-driven engineering tools can improve development, production, maintenance, and decision-making. They can also introduce risks relating to cybersecurity, information security, functional safety, and system reliability.
DEKRA assesses digital products, technical systems and organizational processes against relevant technical and management system requirements.
Depending on the technology and application, this may include cybersecurity testing, penetration testing, information security audits, product safety assessments, and functional safety evaluations.
Independent assessment helps organizations identify risks and integrate digital technologies into existing products and operations without compromising safety, security, or reliability.