First Article Inspection Report - Transformative Technology

FAI-Planning is a digital-first business solution purpose-built to transform and streamline the First Article Inspection (FAI) process, with a strong emphasis on FAI planning and execution. Designed for aerospace, defense, and precision manufacturing organizations, FAI-Planning enables teams to meet AS9102 compliance requirements while improving efficiency, collaboration, and traceability across internal and supplier operations.

At the heart of FAI-Planning is a robust FAI Planning Module that allows quality and engineering teams to proactively define inspection scope, assign responsibilities, and align inspection activities with manufacturing timelines. Users can configure characteristics based on design drawings, process flows, and customer specifications, ensuring that all critical inspection criteria are captured before the first part is produced.

The platform provides intelligent automation for generating AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3, ballooning engineering drawings, and capturing inspection results. It supports direct data entry, CMM integrations, and import from spreadsheets or ERP systems. All forms are version-controlled and audit-ready, with built-in validations to prevent errors and omissions.

FAI-Planning also includes a collaborative workflow engine that facilitates role-based approvals, feedback loops, and full traceability across the lifecycle of an FAI package. Whether working with internal teams or external suppliers, users benefit from a centralized dashboard that tracks FAI status, submission readiness, and overdue actions.