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ILA Berlin 2026 – Think Tank of the Aerospace Industry

June 10-14, 2026

It’s never too early to earmark your calendar for ILA Berlin 2026, taking place June 10 to 14, in Berlin-Schönefeld, Germany. As the leading marketing platform for the aerospace industry in continental Europe, taking place every two years, the next edition of show will highlight the latest developments and innovations at the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport next to Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport (BER). At ILA Berlin 2024, some 600 exhibitors from 31 countries presented their products and services to 95,000 visitors, a third of them professional visitors. The show attracted 200 delegations from 60 countries, a significant increase from the previous event in 2022. Once again, ILA 2026 will bring the world’s main industry players to Berlin and create an environment that fosters deal-making. The organizers are expecting 650 exhibitors from 35 countries and 1,500 media representatives from 40 countries. ILA 2026 will cover the following segments:

Aviation
Space
Defense and Support
Suppliers
Advanced Air Mobility
Helicopters
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Future Lab
ILA Career Hub

Moreover, the show will be accompanied by some 100 conferences covering a wide range of topics.

Exhibitor Support Program (ESP)

The U.S. Commercial Service will be present to work with a select number of U.S. companies at ILA 2026. Through the ESP, we will be able to provide you with a variety of services, including market research, assistance in connecting with suitable business partners and other customized services, all designed to promote your exports before, during and after the show. This unique opportunity is offered for U.S. companies only. The ESP includes the following elements:

Focused email promotion of U.S. exhibitors to local contacts in the aerospace and defense industry (FREE)
On-site counseling, market research, and interpreting assistance (FREE)
Company and products listing on the German/European buyer-targeted ILA 2026 promotion page (FREE)

The ESP is usually flanked by an International Promotion Program (IPP), which extends the outreach to other European markets. In 2026, we plan to offer limited international support during the show due to other resource-intensive events. We will do even more in Germany and the neighboring markets.
IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR OUR SUPPORT SERVICES AT ILA 2026, PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE BELOW LISTED EMAIL ADDRESS BY TUESDAY, 06/02/2026.

Your U.S. Commercial Service Contact

At the show, aerospace and defense specialist Moritz Holst will be present from June 14 to 16 to assist the U.S. exhibitors non-stop. To request additional support leading up to ILA 2026, or to receive advice on the German market, please contact:

Moritz von Holst
U.S. Commercial Service Munich
Phone: +49 (89) 2888-754
Email: moritz.holst@trade.gov

For more information on ILA 2026, please visit the organizer’s website at https://www.ila-berlin.de/en, or contact the U.S. representative for ILA:

Messe Berlin North America
Official Representative for USA and Canada
701 Kenmore Avenue, Suite 240
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 372-3777 ext. 210
Email: kmarttila@b-for.com

*Note on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Both the U.S. Commercial Service and IPM are proactively engaged in defending American companies against counterfeit and copyright infringement. Please see our guidelines about IPR at Trade Fairs in Germany on our website. It shows how exhibitors can be supported on this very important subject. Also see information about the Commerce Department’s Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) and the State Department’s Office of International Intellectual Property Enforcement (IPE).