Jihlavan, a.s.

Jihlavan, a.s. is a traditional supplier of hydraulic technology, components, and systems for the aviation industry, mobile technology, medical applications, and general purposes. Founded in 1952, the company has since then developed into a modern industrial enterprise. Over 10,000 aircraft have been fitted with hydraulic Jihlavan’s technology. The company‘s production concentrates on the following two main directions:

Aviation hydraulics and components for aviation industry

Hydraulic cylinders, control elements, valves, accumulators, etc., as well as high-precision components, such as blades for two-, three-, and five-blade propellers, parts for fuel control systems and aircraft engines.

Mobile hydraulics

For tractor technology – distributors, controller drums, valves, etc.
For trucks – cabin hoisting systems
For health care –hydraulic mechanisms for beds and seats, etc.

In addition to these traditional products, our company collaborates with a number of partners in the area of precision machining, finishing, assembling, and testing of components made of special materials (dural, stainless, titan, inconel, etc.).

Jihlavan, a.s. has a certified quality system as per BS EN ISO 9001:2000, AS EN 9100 rev., and is attested for production and services as per EASA Part-21 and EASA Part-145.

Jihlavan, a. s. is involved in a number of development projects, not only in the Czech Republic (Ae 270, EV 55), but also the European Union (CESAR, RADAR, etc.).  Thanks to participation in such project, the company has access to the latest trends in aviation research and therefore greater opportunities to expand its participation in global subcontractor chains supplying to these fields of industry.

Current News

30.4.2010 Jihlavan at AEROMART Toulouse

Jihlavan, a.s. will actively participate in the Aeromart subcontractor’s aviation fair held in Toulouse,
France on the 1st and 2nd of December, 2010.

30.4.2010 Jihlavan in Hall 3, booth H31 at FARNBOROUGH Air Show

Visit Jihlavan, a.s. in Hall 3, booth H31 at the Farnborough Air Show, an aviation fair held from the 19th of July until the 24th of July 2010.

30.4.2010 Jihlavan, a founding member of Moravian Aviation Cluster

On the 29th of April, 2010 Jihlavan, a.s. joined as a founding member the Moravian Aviation Cluster (MLK), an association of more than twenty aviation companies united for the purpose of maximizing the utilization and mutual coordination of promotional, developmental and manufacturing activities within the aircraft industry.

10.06.2009 Jihlavan will be involved in deliveries for AIRBUS A350

During the Air Show Le Bourget, Jihlavan signed MoA with CESA, a Spanish company, for the A350 project-related manufacture of MLG Lock Stay Actuator . A prototype is scheduled for delivery in early 2010, serial production for start by the end of 2010.

10.04.2009 Jihlavan passed successfully an audit according to AS9100, rev. B

From April 6 until 10, 2004, Jihlavan underwent and successfully passed the second supervisory audit of its quality system in accordance with AS9100, rev. B. The Audit was conducted by Mr. David Hathorn, auditor of NQA – National Quality Assurance, a British certification company.