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  • July-August 2025 Edition - Elevate Your Quality Management Systems

    This issue of the CDS AQS Newsletter provides essential insights into navigating federal regulations and refining your quality management processes. We apologize for the delay in its release, but we hope it provides valuable information on topics such as 32 CFR 170 and 48 CFR 240 regulations, APQP's product validation phase, and key elements of PPAP.

  • June 2025 Edition - Cybersecurity, Quality, and APQP Insights

    Explore cybersecurity threats, NCR vs. CAR, APQP Part 4, and PPAP insights in our June newsletter.

  • May 2025 Edition - Cybersecurity Compliance, APQP & PPAP Insights

    This month, dive into key changes in 32 CFR 170 for aerospace security clearances, explore APQP's Product Design and Development phase, and understand the critical elements of PPAP's Design Records and Design Risk Analysis for ensuring product integrity.

  • April 2025 Edition - Aerospace Cybersecurity, APQP, & PPAP

    The aerospace industry is evolving! Our April 2025 newsletter breaks down the new cybersecurity regulations (32 CFR 170 & 48 CFR 240) and provides essential knowledge on APQP Phase 1 and PPAP elements. Learn how to adapt and thrive.

  • March 2025 Edition - Strategies for managing auditor bias, aerospace PPAP processes, DFARS requirements, and AS9145 APQP implementation

    This March 2025 newsletter offers practical advice on navigating audits and addressing potential auditor bias, providing strategies for organizations to effectively defend their processes. It also delves into the specifics of PPAP requirements within the aerospace industry, highlighting key differences from automotive standards. Furthermore, the newsletter outlines DFARS requirements related to NIST 800-171 compliance, emphasizing the importance of understanding these regulations. Finally, it introduces AS9145, the aerospace standard for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), explaining its purpose and the initial phases of APQP implementation.

  • February 2025 Edition - QMS Process Sequences, Continuous Improvement, and Cybersecurity for Aerospace

    This month's newsletter explores the sequencing and interaction of Quality Management System (QMS) processes, highlighting the importance of clearly defined interactions for optimal efficiency. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of continuous improvement in aerospace manufacturing, discussing its role in enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and driving innovation. Also, the newsletter covers key aspects of cybersecurity in the aerospace industry, emphasizing the need for robust protection against cyberattacks.

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