Ilyushin facts for kids
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| Fate | merged into United Aircraft Corporation |
| Founded | 13 January 1933 |
| Founder | Sergey Vladimirovich Ilyushin |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Military, transport and civilian aircraft |
| Parent | United Aircraft Corporation |
Ilyushin (pronounced Ill-YOO-shin) is a well-known Russian company that designs and builds airplanes. It was started in 1933 by a brilliant engineer named Sergey Vladimirovich Ilyushin. For many years, it was a big part of the Soviet Union's aircraft industry.
Today, Ilyushin is famous for making many types of planes. These include military aircraft, large transport planes, and passenger jets. You can often spot their planes because their names start with "Il-", like the Il-76. The company's main office is in Moscow, Russia.
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A Look Back: Ilyushin's History
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Ilyushin began its work in the Soviet Union on January 13, 1933. This happened by a special order from the government. It quickly became an important part of the country's aviation industry.
Over the years, many talented people worked at Ilyushin. In 1970, G. V. Novozhilov became the chief designer. He helped create many new and important aircraft.
In 2006, the Russian government decided to bring several big aircraft companies together. Ilyushin joined with others like Mikoyan and Sukhoi to form a new, larger company called United Aircraft Corporation. This made them even stronger in the world of aviation.
Later, in 2014, Ilyushin teamed up with another company, Myasishchev. They formed a special unit within the United Aircraft Corporation. This unit focuses on building transport aircraft.
How Ilyushin Works: Divisions and Partners
Ilyushin has different parts that help it run smoothly. These parts make sure the company can design, build, and sell its airplanes.
Aviation Industries Ilyushin
This part of the company was created in 1992. Its main job is to help sell Ilyushin's planes and provide support to customers. Think of it as the sales and customer service team for the company.
Ilyushin Finance Co
This is a special company that helps with money matters. It provides financial services, like leasing planes. This means other companies can rent Ilyushin planes instead of buying them outright. It helps Ilyushin and other plane makers.
Awards and Recognition
Ilyushin has received many important awards over the years for its contributions to aviation. These awards show how important the company has been.
- 1942 — Order of Lenin
- 1944 — Order of the Red Banner
- 1969 — Order of the Red Banner of Labour
- 1983 — Order of the October Revolution
Who Owns Ilyushin?
Ilyushin is mostly owned by larger companies. The main owner is the PJSC United Aircraft Corporation. They own a big part of Ilyushin. Another large share is owned by JSC United Aircraft Corporation — Transport Aircraft. There are also some private investors who own smaller parts of the company.
See also
- List of Ilyushin aircraft
- List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS
