Advanced Aerospace Testing & Certification

Precision Testing.
Certified Safety.
Engineered Flight.

NDT, destructive testing, FEA structural analysis, and technical inspection for aircraft, helicopters, rockets, eVTOL, and drones — to the highest aerospace standards.

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2026
Founded
Who We Are

Aerospace Testing Built on Precision & Trust

Lyfta Air is a specialist aerospace testing and inspection company — built to serve the aircraft, helicopter, rocket, eVTOL, and drone industries with the highest standards of technical rigour.


Every material must prove its strength. Every weld must reveal its flaws. Every structure must withstand its lifetime — and then some.

Engineering Integrity
Every test is traceable. Every result is defensible. Every report meets authority standards.
Aviation Safety First
ASNT, EN ISO, ASTM, and MIL-SPEC standards across all services.
Full-Spectrum NDT
From surface cracks to sub-surface volumetric flaws — no defect goes undetected.
Aerospace-Only Focus
We specialise exclusively in aerospace. No distractions. No dilution of expertise.
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ISO
17025 Target 2028
What We Do

Our Core Services

Every service is aerospace-specific. From raw material qualification to final structural validation — we test what flies.

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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Full-spectrum NDT inspection of aerospace structures, welds, composites, and castings — without compromising structural integrity.
UT / PAUTTOFDRTETPTMT
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Destructive Testing (DT)
Mechanical and materials testing of aerospace-grade alloys, composites, and components to qualification limits — generating certification data.
TensileFatigueCompressionHardnessImpactFracture K
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FEA Structural Analysis
Finite element analysis of aerospace structures — predicting failure modes, optimising designs, and validating airworthiness before build.
Static FEAModalFatigue LifeBucklingThermal
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Aircraft Technical Inspection
Comprehensive airframe, structural, and systems inspection for fixed-wing aircraft — C-check support, pre-purchase surveys, and damage assessment.
AirframeStructural SurveyDamage Assessment
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Helicopter & Rotorcraft
Rotor blade, transmission, tail boom, and airframe NDT for civil and military rotorcraft — including dynamic component inspection.
Rotor Blade NDTTransmissionAirframe NDTVibration
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Drone & eVTOL Inspection
Structural NDT, composite inspection, propulsion component testing, and battery system assessment for UAVs and eVTOL aircraft.
Composite NDTFrame InspectionPropulsionBattery
NDT inspection on aircraft wing

Aircraft NDT — Where Safety is Measured in Microns

Our ultrasonic scanning detects sub-surface cracks invisible to the eye — in aircraft skin, spar caps, and structural joints — before they become airworthiness events.

Non-Destructive Testing

Six Methods. Zero Compromise.

Every NDT method Lyfta Air deploys is performed by ASNT-certified Level II and Level III technicians operating to EN ISO 9712, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, and aerospace authority standards.


We detect what cannot be seen — the sub-surface crack in a rotor shaft, the delamination in a composite spar, the porosity in a rocket weld.

Standards We Operate To
ASNT SNT-TC-1AEN ISO 9712 ASTM E1065MIL-STD-1916 DGCA CAR MNAS 410 / NADCAP
NDT turbine inspection
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Ultrasonic Testing
High-frequency sound wave propagation for internal flaw detection, thickness gauging, and bond integrity in metallic and composite aerospace structures.
↳ Aircraft skin · Rotor blades · Rocket casing welds
PAUT
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
Multi-element probes providing rapid, high-resolution cross-sectional imaging. Ideal for complex geometries, welds, and composite structures.
↳ Wing spar welds · Engine mounts · eVTOL frames
TOFD
Time-of-Flight Diffraction
Precise flaw sizing and positioning in aerospace welds and structural joints. Globally accepted for fitness-for-service assessments.
↳ Propellant tanks · Rocket welds · Pressure vessels
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Radiographic Testing
X-ray and gamma-ray volumetric inspection revealing internal porosity, cracks, inclusions, and weld discontinuities in castings and assemblies.
↳ Turbine castings · Helicopter gear cases · Structural castings
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Eddy Current Testing
Electromagnetic inspection for surface and near-surface cracks, corrosion, and conductivity in conductive aerospace alloys and turbine blades.
↳ Fastener holes · Turbine blades · Aircraft skin panels
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Penetrant & Magnetic Particle
Surface crack detection using fluorescent penetrant (all materials) and magnetic particle inspection for ferromagnetic aerospace components.
↳ Landing gear · Rotor heads · Engine components · Fittings
Fluorescent penetrant inspection

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection

Under UV illumination, fluorescent penetrant reveals surface discontinuities invisible under white light — on aircraft skins, engine casings, and structural fittings.

Aircraft Categories

Every Aircraft We Inspect & Test

Our NDT, DT, and FEA services are scoped and certified for these five aerospace vehicle categories.

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Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Commercial, regional, and general aviation airframes, structures, and powerplants — single-engine to wide-body
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Helicopters & Rotorcraft
Civil and military helicopters — rotor systems, transmission, and structural airframe NDT and inspection
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Rockets & Space Systems
Launch vehicle structures, propellant tanks, motor casings, and composite fairing inspection to space qualification standards
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eVTOL Aircraft
Electric vertical take-off and landing — composite airframes, propulsion systems, and battery structure testing
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UAV / Drones
Structural NDT, propulsion component inspection, and airworthiness testing for commercial and defence drones
Destructive Testing

Testing to the Limit — So Aircraft Don't

We test aerospace alloys, composites, fasteners, and structural elements to failure — generating the certification data that proves they will never fail in flight.

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Tensile & Compression Testing
UTS, yield strength, elongation, and modulus — ASTM E8 / EN ISO 6892 — for structural aerospace alloys and composite laminates
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Fatigue & Cyclic Testing
S-N curve generation, fatigue life determination, and damage tolerance testing for rotating components and structural joints
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Impact & Fracture Toughness
Charpy, Izod, and KIC testing for aerospace material damage tolerance and crack propagation analysis
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Hardness & Microhardness
Vickers, Rockwell, Brinell, and Knoop — including microhardness mapping for case depth verification
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Metallurgical & Failure Analysis
Metallographic examination, SEM/EDX, fractography, and root-cause failure analysis for aerospace components
Penetrant testing
Testing Standards
ASTM E8 / E8MTensile Testing
ASTM E466 / E647Fatigue Testing
ASTM E23Impact Testing
ASTM E384 / E92Hardness / Microhardness
ASTM E399Fracture Toughness
EN ISO 6892-1Tensile (European)
AMS 2750Pyrometry / Heat Treatment
FEA Structural Analysis

Simulate Before You Certify

Lyfta Air's FEA service applies finite element methods exclusively to aerospace structures — from airframe bulkheads to rocket nozzle attachments. Reduce test risk, cut development cost, and accelerate certification.

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Static Structural Analysis
Linear and non-linear FEA for limit and ultimate load conditions on aerospace airframes, brackets, and structural fittings per FAR/CS 25/23
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Modal & Vibration Analysis
Natural frequency extraction and harmonic response for aircraft structures, rotor systems, and propulsion mounts
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Fatigue & Damage Tolerance FEA
Stress concentration analysis, crack propagation simulation, and fatigue life prediction for critical structural details
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Thermal & Thermo-structural Analysis
Thermal distribution and thermally-induced stress for rocket nozzles, engine mounts, and extreme-temperature structures
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Composite Structure FEA
Ply-by-ply laminate analysis, interlaminar shear, and failure mode prediction (Tsai-Wu, Hashin) for CFRP structures
FEA Capability Overview
FEA
Finite Element Method
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Analysis Types
FAR
CS-25 / CS-23 Compliant
3D
Full Solid & Shell Models

All Lyfta Air FEA reports are structured for DGCA, EASA, and FAA airworthiness review — model methodology, boundary conditions, load cases, material properties, results, and compliance statement.

Software Platforms
ANSYS MechanicalAbaqus / CAE MSC NastranHypermeshPatran
How We Work

From Inquiry to Certified Report

A clear, structured process — every time. Every deliverable is documented, traceable, and authority-ready.

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Technical Brief
You share drawings and scope. We define applicable standards and propose a test plan.
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Test Plan Approval
Written test plan — method, procedure, acceptance criteria, personnel qualification.
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Testing
Calibrated equipment. Certified personnel. Full traceability from specimen to standard.
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Data Review
Independent technical review of all raw data before report issue.
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Certified Report
Formal report with results, conformance statement, and signatory — authority-ready.
Quality & Certifications

Accreditation Roadmap

Lyfta Air is on a structured accreditation programme — building the QMS, laboratory infrastructure, and authority approvals the aerospace industry demands.

ISO
17025
ISO/IEC 17025:2017
General Requirements for Testing & Calibration Laboratories
2028
AS
9100
AS9100 Revision D
Aerospace Quality Management System
2028
NAD
CAP
NADCAP Accreditation
NDT and Materials Testing scopes
2029
DG
CA
DGCA Approval
Indian Civil Aviation Authority — CAR M / CAR 145
2028
FAA
FAA Recognition
US Federal Aviation Administration
2030
EASA
EASA Part-145 / Part-M
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
2031
Certification Timeline
2026 — Now
Lyfta Air operational. QMS implementation begins. Personnel ASNT / EN ISO 9712 certifications underway.
2027
ISO 9001 certification. DGCA preliminary audit. Laboratory calibration programme fully established.
2028
ISO 17025 accreditation. AS9100 Rev D. DGCA approval. Full aerospace authority acceptance achieved.
2029
NADCAP accreditation — NDT and Materials Testing. Entry into Tier 1 aerospace supply chain.
2030–2031
FAA and EASA recognition. Full international accreditation achieved. Global client base unlocked.
eVTOL aircraft over city

Testing the Aircraft of 2040 — Today

Lyfta Air's NDT, structural testing, and FEA capabilities are already being applied to next-generation eVTOL and drone platforms. We test the future before it flies.

Our Roadmap

From Testing Lab to Aerospace Leader

A disciplined seven-phase evolution — anchored in testing credibility and building towards the future of flight.

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2026
NDT & DT Testing
Core aerospace testing services launch
2027
2027
FEA & Engineering
Structural simulation division
2028
2028
ISO & Certs
ISO 17025, AS9100, DGCA
2029
2029
NADCAP
National aerospace accreditation
2030
2030
Drone Tech
Proprietary UAV design
2035
2035
eVTOL Dev
LYFTA eVTOL prototype
2050
2040–50
Everyone Flies
Global air mobility operations
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Start Your Testing Project

Whether you need NDT inspection, destructive testing, FEA analysis, or aircraft inspection — speak to our engineering team. We respond within 24 hours.

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General Enquiries
contact.lyftaair@gmail.com
Testing requests, inspection quotes, NDT enquiries
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Founder & Director
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Strategic partnerships, investor relations, joint ventures
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Headquarters
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Anywhere, Anytime.

Lyfta Air is available for on-site inspection and testing at your facility, hangar, launch site, or MRO location — across India and internationally.

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