A trusted aerospace partner since 1947.

Hughes Bros. Aircrafters has delivered precision aircraft structures, assemblies and support services for generations of aerospace programs. Our longevity, certifications and in-house capabilities mean customers can rely on consistency and quality.

Precision Aircraft Assemblies: From Blueprint to Finished Product

In operation since 1947, Hughes Bros. Aircrafters, Inc. has been at the forefront in the manufacture of precision airframe sheet metal details and assemblies. We are renowned for our abilities to take a project from blueprint or digital data to complete product.

Since its inception, Hughes Bros. has operated from the same location within the Los Angeles Mid-Alameda Corridor Enterprise Zone. Now under new ownership, the company continues to leverage its established facility, equipment, and capabilities, providing customers with the same high level of quality and reliability they have come to expect.

We continue to strive to remain an industry leader. With the tried and true method of drop hammer forming - our core competency, along with deep draw, hydroforming and rubberbox forming, we have blended ourselves with the latest technology in order to support the newest generation of aircraft.

  • We have approvals for the model-based definition and digital product definition per Boeing D6-51991 Rev L using CATIA V5-6R2018.
  • Our product inspections are completed using a Faro Edge series Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
  • We are Nadcap Heat Treat accredited to AC7102, AC7102S, AC7102/2, AC7102/5, AC7102/8 and are SGS certified for Quality System AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015.
  • We are certified by the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) #M24026.

We welcome all inquiries as to our capabilities and look forward to maintaining old relationships as well as establishing new ones.

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Representative equipment, inspection tools and manufacturing systems

This overview groups the core forming, machining, inspection and software resources already featured throughout our site. A dedicated equipment page keeps this information easier to review and expand over time.

Forming & Fabrication

Core production equipment and processes used to support complex aerospace structures.

  • Drop hammer forming
  • Deep draw forming
  • Hydroforming and rubberbox forming
  • Brake forming and CNC punching

Machining & Tooling

Machining and tooling resources that support production repeatability and assembly readiness.

  • 5-axis machining
  • CNC water jet cutting
  • Hydroform blocks
  • Templates, fixtures and tooling support

Inspection & Digital Systems

Measurement and software tools used to verify fit, geometry and process traceability.

  • FARO Edge series CMM
  • Mitutoyo CMM
  • CATIA, SOLIDWORKS and Mastercam
  • JobBOSS MRP and CMM management software