ILA Berlin 2026 Sets New Standards with Increased Attendance and Record International Participation
ILA Berlin 2026 Sets New Standards with Increased Attendance and Record International Participation ILA Berlin 2026 has further expanded its international significance: 110,000 attendees came to BER, the capital region’s airport, this year – a significant increase compared to 2024. Interest from the general public was also high: Despite an increased ticket allocation, weekend tickets sold out early. A total of 765 exhibitors from 37 countries showcased innovations spanning the entire value chain, from climate-friendly aviation and space technologies to security and defence, across more than 200,000 square meters. Mor than 400 speakers discussed key future issues facing the industry on three stages. Meanwhile, 330 delegations from about 60 countries used ILA as a platform for political dialogue and international cooperation. Approximately 100 aircraft demonstrated the full range of aerospace technology on the ground and in the air. Marie-Christine von Hahn, CEO of BDLI: “This ILA sent a powerful message to…
Record-breaking ILA Berlin 2026: A New Chapter for the Aerospace Industry
Record-breaking ILA Berlin 2026: A New Chapter for the Aerospace Industry During the trade visitor days at ILA Berlin, the focus was on international collaborations, strategic partnerships, and industry deals. Today, Friday (June 12), marks the end of the trade visitor days at ILA Berlin 2026, before the trade show opens its doors to the general public this weekend. 750 exhibitors from 37 countries are presenting their innovations in aviation, space, and defence at ILA Berlin – and used the trade show’s trade visitor days as a platform for business deals, strategic collaborations, and new partnerships. „This ILA is breaking records and exceeding all expectations. Our members report a level of engagement and negotiation that we haven’t seen in a long time – it’s broader, more concrete, and more binding. Contracts, memorandums of understanding (MoUs), and product launches demonstrate that the aerospace industry is being redefined as a key sector for competitiveness, security, and…
ILA Berlin 2026 Takes Off – International Aerospace Exhibition Opens at BER Airport
ILA Berlin 2026 Takes Off – International Aerospace Exhibition Opens at BER Airport • Approximately 100,000 attendees are expected• More than 750 exhibitors from 37 countries• Opening ceremony by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz• High-ranking political guests from Germany, Europe, and around the world• Around 100 aircraft on the ground and in the air – including the German Heron TP, Airbus Beluga, Emirates A380, and AW249• Competitiveness, technology, and sovereignty are the focus of the stage programILA Berlin 2026 kicks off today under the theme “Pioneering Aerospace.” Over the next five days, Berlin Airport (BER) will once again serve as an international hub for the aerospace industry. More than 750 exhibitors from 37 countries will present innovations and future technologies from the aviation, space, and defense sectors. Approximately 100,000 attendees and around 330 delegations from more than 60 countries are expected. In doing so, the ILA underscores its role as Europe’s leading trade fair for aerospace, security,…
ILA Backstage: The Capital Region Showcases Its Aerospace Expertise
ILA Backstage: The Capital Region Showcases Its Aerospace Expertise Even before the official opening, Brandenburg’s Minister President Dr. Dietmar Woidke and Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner got a first look at the highlights of ILA Berlin 2026 during the “ILA Backstage” tour.Bereits vor der offiziellen Eröffnung haben Brandenburgs Ministerpräsident Dr. Dietmar Woidke und Berlins Regierender Bürgermeister Kai Wegner beim Rundgang „ILA Backstage“ einen ersten Einblick in die Highlights der ILA Berlin 2026 erhalten. From June 10 to 14, ILA Berlin will showcase the full spectrum of the aerospace industry and serve as a meeting place for industry, politics, the armed forces, science, and research. 750 exhibitors from 37 countries will present their innovations at BER Airport. Approximately 100,000 attendees are expected, along with about 100 aircraft on the ground and in the air. Berlin-Brandenburg as a Hub for the Aerospace Industry It is no coincidence that the ILA is based…









