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 2026 brings state-of-the-art aircraft and drones to Berlin
From 10 to 14 June 2026, ILA will be all about the future of aerospace. Around 750 exhibitors from 37 countries will be presenting civil and military aviation technology on the ground and in the air. Highlights will include the German premiere of the Heron TP drone, the AW249 combat helicopter and the Airbus Racer, as well as the DO228 NXT and the A350 aircraft. ILA showcases the full spectrum of the aerospace industry, from wide-body and research and transport aircraft to drones, helicopters and innovative utility aircraft. Selected flight demonstrations are integrated into ongoing flight operations at the adjacent BER airport, showcasing technological developments in real-world flight conditions. Flying Display: German Heron TP produces high-resolution aerial photographs A special highlight at this year’s ILA will be flyovers by a German Heron TP (GHTP) operated by the German Armed Forces. The unmanned aerial vehicle was developed for long-range reconnaissance missions with extended…
ILA Berlin 2026 will be the political forum for Europe’s aerospace industry
ILA Berlin 2026 is strengthening its position as the foremost political platform for the aerospace, security and defence industries. With significant participation from European and national institutions, the event is set to become a key forum for discussing the future of industrial competitiveness, technological sovereignty and security in Europe. ILA Berlin will be Europe’s largest and most important aerospace trade fair in 2026. From 10 to 14 June 2026, the global aerospace industry will come together in the heart of Europe, in Berlin, under the motto „Pioneering Aerospace”, to present the future of the industry. Political signal at the highest level Chancellor Friedrich Merz will open ILA Berlin in person, sending a a clear message about the importance of ILA as the leading trade fair for aerospace, security and future technologies, for both Berlin as a location and for Germany and Europe as a whole. Several federal ministries will be…