AS9100D Aerospace Forging Supplier for German Aviation and Defence OEMs

August 4, 2026


Germany is Europe’s largest aerospace manufacturing economy home to Airbus Hamburg, MTU Aero Engines, Premium Aerotec, Liebherr Aerospace, and the Rolls-Royce Deutschland aeroengine facility. German aerospace OEMs and tier-1 suppliers consume substantial forged titanium, Inconel, and aluminium structural components annually. Indian AS9100D certified forging manufacturers with EASA Part 21G awareness, AMS specification compliance, and demonstrated aerospace production history are positioned to supply German aviation and defence programmes at 20–30% cost advantage over European domestic forging supply.

OEM / Tier-1ProgrammeKey ForgingMaterial
Airbus HamburgA320neo, A321neoFuselage frames, floor fittings7075-T6, 2024-T4
Premium AerotecA350 fuselage, A400MStructural ribs, spar fittingsTi-6Al-4V, 7050
MTU Aero EnginesPW1100G, GE90Compressor discs, fan hubsInconel 718, Ti-6Al-4V
Rolls-Royce DeutschlandBR710, Trent XWBTurbine structural ringsInconel 625, 718
Liebherr AerospaceLanding gear systemsGear beam, trunnionTi-6Al-4V, 300M
Rheinmetall AviationMilitary airframesStructural bulkheadsTi-6Al-4V, 4340

German aerospace procurement follows the EASA regulatory framework rather than the FAA framework governing US programmes. For forging suppliers, the practical implication is twofold: the quality system standard is AS9100D (universally applied across EASA and FAA jurisdictions), but the design approval and production organisation approval framework differs. German aerospace OEMs hold EASA Part 21G Production Organisation Approvals their forging suppliers must operate within quality systems that satisfy EASA oversight requirements, which in practice means full AS9100D compliance verified by an IAQG-recognised certification body.

MTU Aero Engines — headquartered in Munich and the world’s sixth-largest aeroengine manufacturer produces fan modules, low-pressure turbine modules, and high-pressure compressor modules for Pratt & Whitney, GE, and Rolls-Royce engines. The PW1100G Geared Turbofan (powering the A320neo) uses MTU-produced fan blades and low-pressure turbine components in Ti-6Al-4V and Inconel 718. MTU holds NADCAP accreditation for its own processes and requires NADCAP from its forging suppliers for rotating component supply.

Premium Aerotec the Airbus subsidiary responsible for large fuselage and structural component manufacturing uses 7075-T6 and 7050-T7452 aluminium structural forgings for A350 and A400M airframe components. Premium Aerotec’s supplier qualification process aligns with Airbus Group supplier quality standards (AIPI, AIPS specifications) that add to AS9100D.

Airbus Hamburg is the primary A320 family final assembly line in Germany. Wing components, door frames, and fuselage structural fittings are sourced from the Airbus supply chain Indian forging manufacturers who are qualified within the Airbus supply network (as tier-2 or tier-3 suppliers to Premium Aerotec, Spirit AeroSystems, or Stelia Aerospace) can supply Airbus Hamburg programmes without direct Airbus qualification.

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Vinir Engineering’s Capability

  1. AS9100D full scope, Bureau Veritas, OASIS verifiable.
  2. 7075-T6/T73, 7050-T7452 aluminium forgings under AMS 2770 heat treatment.
  3. Ti-6Al-4V closed and open die with alpha case control.
  4. Inconel 718 double ageing in AMS 2750-calibrated furnaces.
  5. NABL-accredited testing to ASTM methods.
  6. CMM dimensional inspection with AS9102 FAIR capability.
  7. Ocean freight Chennai to Hamburg: 22–28 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.Does AS9100D certification issued by a European certification body differ from one issued by an Indian body for German aerospace supply?+–
No AS9100D certification is internationally equivalent when issued by an IAQG-recognised certification body, regardless of the body’s home country. Both Bureau Veritas (which certifies Vinir) and TÜV SÜD (a major German certification body) are IAQG-recognised. German aerospace procurement teams verify AS9100D in the OASIS database — they look at the certification body’s IAQG recognition status, not its nationality. An Indian AS9100D certificate from Bureau Veritas appearing in OASIS with current status is fully equivalent to a German TÜV certificate for German aerospace supplier qualification purposes.
2.What is the difference between EASA Part 21G and AS9100D for aerospace forging supply?+–
EASA Part 21G is a Production Organisation Approval held by the aircraft or engine manufacturer (Airbus, MTU) it authorises them to manufacture type-certificated aircraft and engines. AS9100D is the quality management system standard that forging suppliers within their supply chain must hold. A forging supplier does not need EASA Part 21G they need AS9100D. The Part 21G holder (Airbus, MTU) is responsible for ensuring their supply chain, including forging manufacturers, operates to adequate quality standards, which in practice means requiring AS9100D from all suppliers with scope covering the processes performed.
3.What NADCAP scope does MTU Aero Engines require from German aerospace forging suppliers?+–
MTU requires NADCAP AC7102 (heat treatment) and NADCAP AC7114 (NDT) for all suppliers of rotating component forgings compressor discs, turbine discs, fan hubs. For structural non-rotating forgings, AS9100D without NADCAP is typically accepted. The NADCAP requirement applies to the specific processes performed at the forge shop if the forge shop subcontracts heat treatment to a NADCAP-accredited facility, the NADCAP requirement is satisfied through the subcontractor. MTU verifies NADCAP status through the eAuditNet database maintained by the Performance Review Institute.
4.How do Airbus AIPI and AIPS specifications differ from standard AMS specifications for aluminium forging supply?+–
Airbus Internal Process Instructions (AIPI) and Airbus Internal Process Specifications (AIPS) are Airbus-proprietary documents that supplement the AMS baseline for Airbus programme forgings. They may specify tighter chemistry limits, additional NDE requirements, or specific heat treatment procedures beyond AMS minimums. For Indian forging manufacturers supplying Airbus programmes, these specifications are distributed by the Airbus-approved tier-1 supplier who places the purchase order — not directly by Airbus. The tier-1 supplier includes the applicable AIPI/AIPS requirements in their purchase order specification.
5.What is the typical lead time from an Indian forge shop to a German aerospace customer?+–
Ocean freight from Chennai to Hamburg takes 22–28 days via the Suez Canal route. Total lead time from purchase order to German port is 14–20 weeks for aluminium and titanium structural forgings covering raw material procurement (2–4 weeks), forging (2–4 weeks), heat treatment (1–2 weeks), NDT and FPI (1–2 weeks), AS9102 FAIR preparation for first articles (2–3 weeks), documentation (1 week), and ocean freight. German aerospace OEMs who plan Indian forging procurement from the beginning of their supply chain planning cycle can accommodate this lead time without programme impact.