One place for every process your aerospace project needs
A specialist component requires more than one process. And every additional supplier is another approval relationship to manage. HycAero runs all the specialist processing disciplines on one site.
Services trusted where precision matters most
All delivered in-house.
Chemical Processing & Painting
NADCAP-accredited anodising, plating, conversion coatings, and paint application.
Thermal Coatings
NADCAP-accredited HVOF, Plasma, and Electric Arc Wire spray applied and tested in-house.
Non-Destructive Testing
NADCAP-accredited penetrant flaw detection, magnetic particle inspection, hardness, and conductivity testing.
CNC Machining
Multi-axis milling, turning, EDM, and grinding with in-house CAD/CAM design and inspection.
Surface Enhancement
NADCAP-accredited shot peening and abrasive blasting with Almen intensity measurement built in.
Heat Treatment & Forming
NADCAP-accredited solution treating, precipitation hardening, stress relieving for Aerospace and vacuum brazing for Industrial partners.
You don’t need another supplier to manage.
The fewer suppliers in your supply chain, the smoother things move.
All our work happens in our facility in Burnley, England. Our precision craft, proven across disciplines, decades, and multiple NADCAP accreditations, gives you shorter lead times, on-time delivery, stronger quality confidence, and fewer touchpoints.
One business.
One point of accountability.
NADCAP-accredited, AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001 and ISO14001 certified. Approved by Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems, Safran, Boeing and GE Aerospace.
Don’t take our word for it
Here’s what our customers say
We find Hycaero to be a very responsive and agile company that are very efficient in supporting our emerging needs. Our new projects require a supply chain that can react quickly to our requirements and we can always rely on Hycaero to deliver quality products on time, every time.
BAE Systems
Working together on complex parts in support of our A320/321 bill of material, what stands out most is the strength of the relationship we have built. The team is consistently collaborative, responsive, and easy to work with, taking a proactive approach to problem solving and aligning closely with our priorities. Their openness, technical expertise, and commitment to delivering the right outcomes have created a trusted partnership that we truly value.
Moyola
Hycaero are responsive, knowledgeable, and consistently delivers high-quality support and product. They have become a trusted partner for our business.
Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Limited
Trusted by leading aerospace companies
Process
A controlled process from start to finish.
Supporting critical aerospace applications
- NADCAP accredited processes
- ISO certifications
- Approved aerospace supplier
- Extensive in-house equipment
Step 1
Understanding the requirement
We work to your specifications, material callouts, and programme requirements from the outset. No assumptions.
Step 2
Integrated in-house processing
Multiple specialist processes on one site mean greater control, consistency, and accountability.
Step 3
Validation and delivery
Every component is checked against strict aerospace standards before delivery. Full traceability from receipt to dispatch.
Frequently asked questions
What specialist processes does HycAero offer?
HycAero offers multiple specialist processing disciplines: chemical processing and painting, thermal coatings, non-destructive testing, CNC machining, surface enhancement, and heat treatment and forming.
Do I need to requalify HycAero as a supplier?
If HycAero is already on your approved vendor list, no new qualification process is required. HycAero holds customer approvals from Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems, Safran, Boeing and GE Aerospace. maintained through consistent delivery over four decades of aerospace programme support.
Are all processes NADCAP-accredited?
HycAero holds NADCAP accreditation for chemical processing and painting, thermal coatings, non-destructive testing, surface enhancement as well as heat treatment and forming. All processes are carried out under these standards, with full documentation and traceability on every order.
Still have questions?
Several disciplines. One team. One point of contact.
Contact HycAero to discuss your specialist process requirement.