The Quality Horizon Podcast

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May 2026

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The International Aerospace Quality Group® (IAQG) sets the high standard for quality within the worldwide supply chain of the aerospace aviation, space, and defense industry. As the creator of The Quality Horizon podcast, the IAQG looks to share news and updates related to products and services of the IAQG. The podcast will feature interviews with aerospace leaders that cover a mix of topics including certification and oversight, standard revisions, OASIS v3, sector news, requirements news, relationship news, industry responses, and much more.

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May 4, 2026Episode 210 min

Navigating Threats: Practical Steps for Information Security in Aerospace

In this episode of The Quality Horizon, Gerald Lindlbauer, Director of Quality at FACC, explores the vital role of information security in the aerospace supply chain. He clarifies the difference between information security and cybersecurity, noting that the former covers all forms of data protection beyond digital threats. The discussion emphasizes building a strong security culture among employees and suppliers while looking ahead to future challenges, including integrated governance and emerging technologies for compliance and risk management. To learn more, visit the SCMH website at scmh.iaqg.org.

April 16, 2026Episode 117 min

The Role of the Asia-Pacific Space Forum in Quality Management

In this episode of The Quality Horizon, Isatada Matsune of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries discusses the work of the Asia Pacific Space Forum, a specialized group within the IAQG Asia Pacific sector focused on strengthening quality alignment across the region’s expanding space industry. In this episode, we discuss: The forum’s mission Aligning QMS and 9100 expectations Regional collaboration and momentum What’s ahead for Asia Pacific Space Forum As the Asia Pacific space sector accelerates, this episode highlights the value of shared standards, cross‑agency collaboration, and unified quality practices that strengthen mission success across the region.

January 29, 2026Episode 611 min

Bridging the Gaps: The Development of the IA9150 Quality Management System

In this episode of The Quality Horizon, Mark Rodriguez, the LM Fellow for Quality Assurance at Lockheed Martin and Writing Team Lead for the International Aerospace 9150 Standard, discusses the development of this new IA9150 Foundational Quality Management System Standard. Joined by his team leads and technical advisor, Mark explains the purpose and origin of the standard, covers the gaps identified in existing standards, the specific organizations that would benefit from IA9150, and the extensive research conducted with global stakeholders.

January 9, 2026Episode 517 min

Building Global Relationships: Insights from the IAQG Strategic Relationship Stream

In this episode of The Quality Horizon, Andy Maher, Quality Director for BAE Systems Group and lead of the IAQG Strategic Relationship Stream, discusses the importance of relationships in the aerospace industry. Maher outlines the structure of the IAQG's strategic relationship teams, emphasizes the need for proactive engagement to identify trends and challenges before they escalate, highlighting the value of in-person meetings for deeper understanding and collaboration. Touching on the necessity of preparation and empathy in discussions, as well as the importance of measuring success through customer feedback and responsiveness to market demands.

July 15, 2025Episode 417 min

Navigating Safety Management Systems (SMS)

In this episode of The Quality Horizon, members of the SCMH Safety Management System Project Team discuss the importance of Safety Management Systems (SMS) for suppliers in the aviation industry. Emphasizing the need for effective communication within the supply chain to enhance safety performance, and introducing new guidance materials aimed at helping suppliers understand and integrate SMS with their existing Quality Management Systems (QMS). To learn more, visit the SCMH website at scmh.iaqg.org

June 10, 2025Episode 326 min

Unlocking OASIS Insights: Understanding Your Audit Reports

In this episode of The Quality Horizon, we discuss OASIS Insights reports with Greg Fontaine, the digital focal for the IAQG, and Jake Lewin, CEO of Intact US. These reports, generated post-audit, provide organizations with contextual information about their audit results, including benchmarking against similar audits and insights into non-conformances. The conversation highlights the importance of interpreting these reports correctly, emphasizing that they are not scores but rather insights into audit performance. For more information visit the OASIS Insights page here.

April 4, 2025Episode 220 min

Ensuring Quality in Space: A Conversation on Standards Across the Different IAQG Sectors

In this episode of the Quality Horizon Podcast, we are joined with Alfio Mantineo, the head of operations for the Product Assurance and Safety Office at the European Space Agency (ESA), discusses the significance of standards and guidelines in the aerospace sector, particularly in the context of international cooperation. Providing valuable insights into the critical role of standards in ensuring quality and compliance in the aerospace industry, highlighting the collaborative efforts of organizations like ESA, NASA, and JAXA within the IAQG Space Forum to foster global harmonization and improve industry practices.The conversation centers around an article co-authored by Mantineo and his colleagues from ESA and the IAQG Space Forum, titled "Comparison of Standards and Guidelines in Use in Different IAQG Sectors for the Aerospace European Bulletin." A link to the article can be found here!

March 27, 2025Episode 113 min

Elevating Industry Standards: The Launch of OASIS Insights

In this episode of The Quality Horizon, Eric Jeffries, president of the IAQG, and Greg Fontaine, IAQG Digital Focal, discuss the upcoming launch of a new reporting tool called OASIS Insights™Slated to launch in April 2025, OASIS Insights is a tool designed to enhance quality management systems by providing organizations with a clearer understanding of their audit results and performance metrics. To learn more about OASIS Insights, visit https://iaqg.org/tools/insights.

October 22, 2024Episode 424 min

Unpacking the AAQG Auditor Workshop

In this episode, we are joined by Brett Cooper, the Associate Director of Quality System Compliance at Raytheon Corporation and the newly appointed Certification Oversight Lead for the Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG). Join us as we dive into the important work of the Certification Oversight Team in the Americas, which manages the IAQG certification scheme. Exploring key topics such as: The significance of the 9145 standard and its impact on auditors. The game-changing OCAP (Organization Certification Analysis Process) and its role in audit planning. The upcoming IA-9104-1 performance-based surveillance and recertification process, which rewards organizations for meeting performance standards. The importance of understanding requirements and effective change management in audits. Click on the link to listen to the supplemental webinar on the 9145 presentations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB8JGcG_O7k.  To learn more, visit https://iaqg.org.

May 23, 2024Episode 328 min

SDO Explained

Discover the future of aerospace standards in this episode of the Quality Horizon podcast. Host Susan Matson engages with industry experts Fortunato Nino Giardina and David Alexander to delve into the evolution of how the IAQG is bringing standards to market through their partnership with SAE International. Together, the two guests unravel the complexities of the standard development process, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, and global alignment. Listeners will gain insights into the IAQG’s seamless transition to IA standards, ensuring consistency and accessibility across regions. From multilingual availability to strategic partnerships, all aspects of the standard development journey are explored, promising a more inclusive and collaborative approach. With a focus on driving innovation and meeting stakeholder needs, this episode offers invaluable perspectives for professionals in the aerospace industry. Tune in to uncover the strategic initiatives shaping the future of aerospace standards and the relentless pursuit of excellence in quality management. Learn more about the global partnership between IAQG and SAE - https://iaqg.org/iaqg-publishes-first-ia-standard/ Where to purchase IA standards - https://www.sae.org/iaqg