The story
Founded by Frederick Rentschler on Sep 26, 1934.1
Private company
United Aircraft
Logo: Great Brightstar, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American aircraft manufacturer
The United Aircraft Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer formed by the break-up of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation in 1934. In 1975, the company became United Technologies, which in 2020 merged with Raytheon to form Raytheon Technologies, later renamed RTX Corporation.2 It was founded by Frederick Rentschler.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
Sep 26, 1934Founded1
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The United Aircraft Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer formed by the break-up of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation in 1934. In 1975, the company became United Technologies, which in 2020 merged with Raytheon to form Raytheon Technologies, later renamed RTX Corporation.2
Leadership
Who has led United Aircraft, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderFrederick Rentschler1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaUnited Aircraft
- WikidataQ7887331
Sources
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- 1WikidataUnited Aircraft on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaUnited Aircraft on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsUnited Aircraft logo by Great Brightstar, Public domain