Aviation Suppliers Association

What Aviation Suppliers Association does

The Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA) is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit trade association that serves companies in the aviation parts distribution, repair, disassembly, and recycling ecosystem. Founded in 1993, ASA operates the FAA-authorized ASA-100 Accreditation Program, a 36-month audit-based quality system standard developed in cooperation with the FAA to comply with Advisory Circular AC 00-56A for civil aircraft parts distributors. The association also runs the ASACB certification body, which delivers accredited certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 27001, AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 standards, and has been designated by the FAA as the official database manager for the Voluntary Industry Distributor Accreditation Program.

ASA's product portfolio centers on quality accreditation and certification services, augmented by a Learning Management System, regulatory workshops held at major aviation hubs (LAX, ORD, DFW, LHR, SIN, FLL/MIA), HAZMAT training, an annual conference co-located with the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA), and the bi-annual Quality Committee forum. Supporting offerings include member and ASA-100 accredited-company directories, ASA Publications (industry best-practice guidance), and Governmental Affairs advocacy services led by the Washington Aviation Group.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring membership dues, ASA-100 accreditation application fees and ongoing audits, ASACB certification audits for ISO/AS standards, training and webinar/HazMat course fees, and the annual ASA AFRA Conference plus marketplace exhibits. Marketplace exhibit pricing is publicly disclosed at $2,500 for members and $3,000 for non-members, while broader membership and accreditation pricing is not publicly posted. Customer segments span aviation parts distributors (primary), repair stations/MROs, aircraft disassemblers and recyclers, and air carriers and OEMs — all served through direct membership, direct enterprise sales of accreditation/certification, and self-serve online training channels.

Name

Aviation Suppliers Association

Legal name

Aviation Suppliers Association

Website

https://aviationsuppliers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA) is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit trade association that runs the FAA-authorized ASA-100 quality accreditation program and ASACB ISO/AS certifications for aviation parts distributors, repair stations, and recyclers. It supplements accreditation with training, advocacy, and the annual ASA AFRA Conference.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ASA operates as a membership-based trade association. Companies join ASA to gain access to accreditation programs, training, regulatory guidance, industry committees, and networking opportunities.
2. ASA-100 Accreditation Services: The ASA Accreditation Program (ASAAP) is a 36-month audit program based on the ASA-100 Standard. The accreditation process includes application fees, audit services, and ongoing compliance verification.
3. ISO/AS Certification Services: ASACB provides certification services for ISO 9001, ISO 27001, AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 standards through audit and certification processes.
4. Annual Conference and Events: ASA hosts the annual ASA AFRA Conference featuring general sessions, workshops, marketplace exhibits, and networking events. The conference attracts aviation professionals from around the world including distributors, carriers, OEMs, and repair stations.
5. Training and Education: ASA provides training through Learning Management System (LMS), webinars, workshops, HAZMAT training, and online training programs. Revenue generated from training registration and course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA) is a non-profit trade association serving aviation parts distributors, repair stations, and aircraft recyclers. Its core offering is the ASA-100 quality system accreditation program, a 36-month audit-based certification aligned with FAA Advisory Circular AC 00-56A, complemented by ISO/AS certification services (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120) through its ASACB certification body. The association also delivers training, workshops, an annual conference, and regulatory advocacy for its members.

Product overview

The Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA) is a non-profit trade association serving the aviation parts distribution, disassembly, and recycling communities. ASA operates a product portfolio centered on quality accreditation and certification services: the core ASA-100 Accreditation Program provides a 36-month audit-based quality system certification recognized under FAA AC 00-56, while the ISO Registrar/AS Certification division offers certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 27001, AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 aerospace standards through the ASACB certification body. Supporting services include the Learning Management System (LMS) for online training, in-person Regulatory Workshops, HAZMAT training, and the annual ASA AFRA Conference co-located with the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association meeting. Additional offerings encompass the Quality Committee forum, membership and ASA-100 company databases, ASA Publications including best practices documents, and Governmental Affairs advocacy services. The association primarily serves as an industry standards body and membership organization rather than a software technology provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASA-100: ASA's quality system standard for aviation parts distributors, developed to comply with FAA Advisory Circular AC 00-56A.
• ASACB

Products and services

• ASA-100 Accreditation Program A 36-month audit program based on the ASA-100 Quality System Standard, designed for civil aircraft parts distributors to demonstrate compliance with FAA AC 00-56 requirements. Emphasizes impartiality, competence, and reliability specific to aerospace industry needs.
• ISO Registrar/AS Certification Services Provides certification audits for ISO 9001, ISO 27001, AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 series standards. ASACB (ASA Certification Body) serves as the accredited certification body.
• ASA AFRA Annual Conference Premier annual event for the aviation distribution, disassembly, and recycling community. Features general sessions, workshop series, marketplace exhibitions, and networking events. Co-located with the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) Annual Meeting.
• Regulatory Workshops In-person training sessions covering FARs, FAA regulations, ISO standards, counterfeiting prevention, and other regulatory compliance topics. Held at various locations including LAX, SIN, LHR, FLL/MIA, ORD, DFW, and internationally.
• ASA Learning Management System (LMS) Online training platform offering on-demand courses including ESD training, self-audit training, and various certification exam preparation courses for aviation professionals.
• HAZMAT Training Hazardous materials handling and shipping training for aviation industry professionals, offered both in-person and online in partnership with Washington Aviation Group.
• Governmental Affairs Services Advocacy and representation services for ASA members before government agencies on regulatory matters affecting the aviation distribution and parts industry, including tariffs, export controls, and FAA regulations.
• Webinar Library On-demand archive of educational webinars covering industry topics, regulatory updates, quality management, and business practices for aviation professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 300 senior-level industry representatives from 11 countries attend annual conferences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011ASA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IAQG to formalize cooperation on aerospace quality standards and certification programs. This partnership supports alignment between ASA-100 and international aerospace quality standards.
• AFRA (Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA co-locates its annual conference with AFRA's Annual Meeting. All ASA attendees are welcome to attend AFRA related seminars and networking events at no extra cost. This partnership creates the premier event for aviation distribution, disassembly and recycling communities.
• Washington Aviation Group / Jason DicksteincoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJason Dickstein, President of Washington Aviation Group and the Law Offices of Jason A. Dickstein, serves as ASA's General Counsel and represents ASA's interests before government. He provides advice and counsel to ASA members on matters affecting the industry, including regulatory compliance, export controls, and tariffs.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA assisted the FAA in writing AC 00-56 and has been designated by the FAA as the database manager for the Voluntary Industry Distributor Accreditation Program. ASA-100 was created to comply with FAA Advisory Circular AC 00-56A.
• Aircraft Inventory Management & Services, Ltd.minorOthersSponsor of the 2025 Quality Committee Winter Meeting, demonstrating support for ASA's quality committee activities and industry education initiatives.
• Four Seasons Las Vegas Resort & SpaminorOthersVenue partner for the 2026 ASA AFRA Conference, providing luxury accommodations and meeting facilities for the annual industry event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB): ANAB accredits certification bodies performing ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and AS9100-series audits. ASACB operates within ANAB's accreditation framework, making ANAB both an enabler and a potential competitive channel for aerospace QMS certification.
• SAE International: SAE International is the dominant global aerospace and automotive standards body, analogous to ASA at a much larger scale. It competes for influence on aerospace quality standards and industry training, overlapping with ASA's AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 ecosystem.
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA): NBAA is a US business aviation trade association providing advocacy, training, and events. Comparable to ASA as a member-driven aviation industry association, though focused on operators rather than parts distribution.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA): IATA is the global trade association for airlines, setting standards (including IOSA) that drive supplier qualification requirements. ASA's air carrier segment overlaps with IATA's membership base, and IATA's audit programs compete with ASACB certification.
• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA): AIA is the principal US aerospace manufacturer trade association, providing policy advocacy and industry standards coordination. Comparable to ASA in mission (advocacy + standards) but serving a broader constituency that includes ASA's air carrier and OEM members.
• International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG): IAQG is the global协调 body for AS9100-series standards and a formal MOU partner of ASA. It is directly comparable as a stakeholder organization shaping aerospace quality management standards that ASA-100 and ASACB align with and compete against.

Others

• ASTM International: ASTM is a major international standards development organization with aerospace-relevant standards. It is comparable to ASA as a peer standards-body organization, though ASTM operates across many industries rather than specializing in aviation distribution.
• Aviation Safety Inspector Workforce (FAA): The FAA's Aviation Safety organization sets the AC 00-56 framework that underpins ASA-100. It is comparable as the regulatory counterparty whose standards adoption directly drives ASA's membership and accreditation demand.

Regional players

• European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - Part-145 stakeholder community: EASA sets European aviation safety standards that overlap with ASA's regulatory domain, and Europe's recognition of ASA-100/FAA AC 00-56 creates direct interface. EASA-related industry bodies serve comparable compliance and accreditation functions in the European market.

Direct peers

• Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA): AFRA is ASA's conference co-located partner and a fellow aviation industry trade association focused on aircraft disassembly and recycling. It is directly comparable as a small, member-driven standards body serving an adjacent vertical of the aviation parts lifecycle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aviationsupp
• Facebookfacebook.com/AviationSuppliersAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviation-suppliers-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/aviationsuppliersassociation

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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