University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Institute of Aviation

Established as the Institute of Aeronautics in 1945, 1 the Institute of Aviation is responsible for fostering and correlating education and research activities related to aviation in all parts of the University. 2 The Director administers the Institute and the University Airport. 3 Opened in 1945, the University-Willard Airport provides commercial service, research and education facilities and private service. 4

1. Board of Trustees Transactions, 43rd Report, February 24, 1945, p. 376-80.

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