CT UAV (Member of CT Group) and SGS (Societe Generale de Surveillance) from Switzerland - the world's leading group in testing, appraisal and certification have jointly implemented the international aerospace quality standards AS9100D, ISO 9001 for the entire operating system of the headquarters, factory chain, research center, and quality product production process.
SGS is the world's leading corporation in testing, testing, testing and certification, considered a quality "gatekeeper" in the world, with more than 145 years of experience, operating in more than 140 countries, owning more than 2,600 offices and laboratories, with more than 98,000 employees. The group achieved a turnover of 6.79 billion Swiss francs in 2024 (equivalent to 8.43 billion USD) and is headquartered in Geneva (Switzerland). With a leading role in the field of testing, appraisal and certification, SGS is a trusted partner of thousands of corporations in the aviation, energy and high-tech industries.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Nam Tran, Regional Director - Business Assurance Solutions, SGS Indonesia & Vietnam, shared: AS9100D is a very strict standard, requiring synchronization in management and human resources at the global level. We highly appreciate the efforts of CT UAVs when choosing an international standardized route - towards sustainable values.
AS9100D is a quality management system standard developed by International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), recognized globally. This standard requires risk control, material traceability, supply chain monitoring and product safety at a high level. However, the real value of AS9100D is only confirmed when it is assessed and certified by SGS as the most prestigious in the world.
ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management systems, applicable to all types of businesses. ISO 9001 certification requires businesses to build a process of standardization, quality control, management efficiency assessment and continuous improvement. ISO 9001 not only helps CT UAVs strengthen their quality management platform but is also a prerequisite for implementing AS9100D, ensuring that processes from research, design, production... are transparent, efficient and comply with international requirements.
The CT UAV standardization of the entire system according to international aerospace standards under the supervision and assistance of SGS will ensure that standards are tightened and affirm their real value. With a certified SGS, the enterprise not only meets the standards but is also "recognized" in the international supply system. SGS representative plans that CT UAVs can become the first enterprise in the Vietnam UAV industry to achieve AS9100D certification on a scale of the entire UAV production system. The entire standard is expected to be implemented in 6 - 12 months, creating a premise for domestic enterprises to learn about the quality management model according to international aviation standards.
CT UAV has a headquarters at 20 Truong Dinh, District 3 (old), Ho Chi Minh City and has built 5 UAV factories at the CT Group - CT High-tech R&D Center in Thuan An (on DT743 Avenue, near Ho Chi Minh City National University) to meet the outstanding growth needs of the world market for UAVs. CT UAV has prepared to invest in the World's No. 1 UAV Technology Complex - ASEAN Super Head Quarter in Hung Thuan commune, Tay Ninh province. The ASEAN Super Head Quarter Complex model can be compared to the world's leading technology parks.
According to experts from SGS Vietnam, to achieve AS9100D standard, CT UAVs must meet many technical requirements and extremely strict management processes, including risk management throughout the product life cycle, control of technical changes, material traceability, ensure flight safety and first-step inspection. ISO 9001 plays a fundamental role in helping CT UAVs standardize these processes, ensuring an overall quality management system operates effectively, transparently and continuously improving.
In the future, CT UAV aims to integrate AS9100D, ISO 9001 and ESG standards, aiming for a green, energy-saving and sustainable production model. Standarizing the system helps businesses increase productivity by 25%, reduce errors by more than 30%, save operating costs and improve absolute safety. This is a prerequisite for exporting to international markets such as the US, Europe and Japan...
With the help of SGS, high determination from CT UAV team and the support of CT Group, achieving AS9100D and ISO 9001 certification will be an important milestone when for the first time, a Vietnamese UAV enterprise meets the international aviation standard AS9100D, which is expected to lay the foundation for the UAV production standard of the Vietnamese UAV industry.
