IHI Corporation

💠 Inspired by IHI’s new TV commercial “Visionaries,” we introduce #51Visionaries, featuring IHI Group employees working in Aero-Engine, Space & Defense Business Area. In this series, they share what they were most passionate about during their student days—and how those experiences are shaping the work they do today. 🔍 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Playing on a top-level soccer team, I was smaller than my teammates and constantly thought about how to overcome that disadvantage. I focused more on strategy, thinking ahead, and outsmarting opponents, which taught me persistence in the face of adversity. Today, I apply the same mindset to my work, approaching challenges from unconventional angles and finding solutions even when the situation appears unfavorable.

💠 Inspired by IHI’s new TV commercial “Visionaries,” we introduce #51Visionaries, featuring IHI Group employees working in Aero-Engine, Space & Defense Business Area. In this series, they share what they were most passionate about during their student days—and how those experiences are shaping the work they do today. 🔍 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ In my high school wind orchestra, we created an original musical production from scratch. The applause we earned after repeated trial and error with staging and movement, and careful coordination to bring everyone together, continues to motivate me today. Today, this experience supports my current work in maintenance design. By respecting the “story” behind each design and collaborating closely with stakeholders within and beyond our department, I consistently tackle new challenges to find the best solutions. 

💠 Inspired by IHI’s new TV commercial “Visionaries,” we introduce #51Visionaries, featuring IHI Group employees working in Aero-Engine, Space & Defense Business Area. In this series, they share what they were most passionate about during their student days—and how those experiences are shaping the work they do today. 🔍 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ During my student years, I studied in the United States to earn an aircraft maintenance certification. Believing that hands-on experience was the fastest way to learn, I completed a 1.5-year internship at a local flight school, where I worked directly on aircraft while earning my certification. The deep understanding of airframe and engine structures I gained there remains my greatest asset throughout my work in sales, customer support, and overseas assignments. Because I understand the mechanics, I can empathize with customers’ challenges and provide clear solutions. 

💠 Inspired by IHI’s new TV commercial “Visionaries,” we introduce #51Visionaries, featuring IHI Group employees working in Aero-Engine, Space & Defense Business Area. In this series, they share what they were most passionate about during their student days—and how those experiences are shaping the work they do today. 🔍 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ During my year studying in the United States as a high school student, I overcame language barriers and loneliness by stepping out of my comfort zone and reaching out to others. I learned that building meaningful relationships starts with the courage to take even a small first step. Today, I apply this mindset in my work—whether engaging with people at MRO exhibitions or collaborating daily with stakeholders both inside and outside the company. By consistently taking the initiative, I strive to expand connections and create opportunities to showcase IHI’s capabilities to a wider global audience. IHI Corporation will be participating in MRO Americas 2026 again this year. Come visit us at Booth #5235 — we look forward to seeing you there! #MROAM #MRO #MROAmericas

💠 Inspired by IHI’s new TV commercial “Visionaries,” we introduce #51Visionaries, featuring IHI Group employees working in Aero-Engine, Space & Defense Business Area. In this series, they share what they were most passionate about during their student days—and how those experiences are shaping the work they do today. 🔍 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Through youth soccer and my experience as a middle school volleyball team captain, I developed physical and mental strength, as well as the leadership to bring together teammates with diverse personalities. My high school soccer experience taught me the value of teamwork. I believe that work ultimately comes down to people working together. In engine development, where collaboration beyond a single company is essential, I draw on my ability to connect with others across borders and positions, developed during my student years, to build trust. to respond quickly when issues arise.

💠 Inspired by IHI’s new TV commercial “Visionaries,” we introduce #51Visionaries, featuring IHI Group employees working in Aero-Engine, Space & Defense Business Area. In this series, they share what they were most passionate about during their student days—and how those experiences are shaping the work they do today. 🔍 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ During my student years, I devoted myself to softball, and teamwork was essential. In a preliminary round of the national tournament against a prestigious team we'd never beaten, we pointed out each other's weaknesses and encouraged one another throughout the game, and we beat them for the first time. That experience taught me that difficult challenges can be overcome through strong teamwork. I carry this mindset into the workplace today. By reaching out to colleagues who might be struggling and collaborating closely, I help maximize results.

💠 Inspired by IHI’s new TV commercial “Visionaries,” we introduce #51Visionaries, featuring IHI Group employees working in Aero-Engine, Space & Defense Business Area. In this series, they share what they were most passionate about during their student days—and how those experiences are shaping the work they do today. 🔍 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ During my university years, I participated in an international exchange club, where I collaborated with international students from diverse backgrounds. Through these experiences, I strengthened my language and communication skills, learning how to build trust beyond cultural and religious differences. In my current role in aerospace procurement, I leverage these skills to build strong relationships with global suppliers. To protect the supply chain that underpins the business, I go beyond simple transactions to build strong, trust-based relationships that allow us to respond quickly when issues arise. 

As the movement to realize a decarbonized society is accelerating globally, the aviation industry is also taking steps to reduce CO2 emissions. One such initiative is the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The IHI Group is currently developing a Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology to produce liquid hydrocarbons for SAF from hydrogen and CO2 with renewable energy. We interviewed Shinya Okuno and Jian Huang of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Business Planning Group, Technology Planning Department, Corporate Research & Development Division. Learn More Here： https://lnkd.in/gPSfW3Z7

Tomakomai Ammonia Supply Hub Project Receives Certification under Japan’s Hub Development Support Program 北海道電力株式会社, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., IHI Corporation, and Tomakomai Futo have received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for certification under the Hub Development Support Program of the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act. Based on this certified business plan, the four companies aim to develop a large-scale, low-carbon ammonia supply hub in the Tomakomai area of Hokkaido by FY2030. The project will support Japan’s first commercial operation of a low-carbon ammonia supply chain, providing up to 280,000 tons of low-carbon ammonia per year as clean fuel and feedstock to help reduce CO₂ emissions and support decarbonization across various industries. With growing energy demand in Hokkaido and Tomakomai’s strategic location as an international logistics hub, this initiative will contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society in Japan. Learn More Here： https://lnkd.in/gFnQDyMa

IHI Corporation and GE Vernova Achieve Milestone with 100% Ammonia Combustion in Large-Scale Test IHI Corporation and GE Vernova have successfully demonstrated 100% ammonia combustion using full-scale components under conditions matching GE Vernova’s F-Class gas turbines. This achievement marks a major step forward in the development of carbon-free power generation, with emission levels aligned to our roadmap for commercial deployment by 2030. The demonstration, conducted at IHI’s dedicated test facility, highlights the strong collaboration between both teams and reinforces our commitment to decarbonizing the energy sector. Ammonia, a carbon-free fuel, offers significant potential for reducing CO₂ emissions in power generation and supports global efforts toward a lower-carbon energy future. We look forward to continued progress and innovation through this partnership. Learn More Here： https://lnkd.in/edmcK6U2