Europe and Aerospace
And #ILA24 doesn't just
showcase this.
It embodies it!
Strategic Partnership
ILA Berlin 2026 is the political platform for Europe's aerospace sector. From 10 to 14 June 2026 at the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and armed forces converge to shape the future of European aerospace.
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz will open the show, highlighting the strategic importance of aerospace for Germany's and Europe's security, competitiveness and technological sovereignty.
Top-Level Political Support
Four Federal Ministries and the European Commission are involved in ILA 2026, confirming that aerospace ranks high on the political agenda.
Federal Ministry of Defence
The BMVg and the Bundeswehr are the largest single exhibitor at ILA 2026. Defence and security are at the heart of the European debate.
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Industrial policy, competitiveness and strengthening European supply chains as key priorities.
Federal Ministry of Transport
Future mobility, aviation infrastructure and sustainable propulsion technologies.
Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space
Technology development, space strategy and bridging the gap between research and application.
EU: DG RTD
The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation presents EU funding programmes and research initiatives.
EU: DG DEFIS
The Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space drives European defence cooperation and space policy.
"Europe is facing increasingly complex, rapidly evolving challenges. The ILA is where research, industry, politics and armed forces come together to develop solutions."
Marie-Christine von Hahn, BDLI
ILA Space Pavilion: Space4Future
Spanning 1,500 square metres, the ILA Space Pavilion is Europe's largest space exhibition format. Under the motto "Space4Future" and the patronage of Federal Minister Dorothee Baer, it highlights the growing importance of space for Europe's future.
The ILA Space Pavilion connects space companies, research institutes and political decision-makers, showcasing the full spectrum of European space capabilities.
Space Security
Resilience & Infrastructure
Exploration
Earth Observation
Climate Protection from Space
ILA 2026 at a Glance
10–14 June
Berlin ExpoCenter Airport
650+
Exhibitors
35+
Countries
1,500 m²
Space Pavilion
ILA Berlin 2026 is the political platform for Europe's aerospace sector. From 10 to 14 June 2026 at the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and armed forces converge to shape the future of European aerospace.
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz will open the show, highlighting the strategic importance of aerospace for Germany's and Europe's security, competitiveness and technological sovereignty.
Top-Level Political Support
Four Federal Ministries and the European Commission are involved in ILA 2026, confirming that aerospace ranks high on the political agenda.
Federal Ministry of Defence
The BMVg and the Bundeswehr are the largest single exhibitor at ILA 2026. Defence and security are at the heart of the European debate.
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Industrial policy, competitiveness and strengthening European supply chains as key priorities.
Federal Ministry of Transport
Future mobility, aviation infrastructure and sustainable propulsion technologies.
Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space
Technology development, space strategy and bridging the gap between research and application.
EU: DG RTD
The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation presents EU funding programmes and research initiatives.
EU: DG DEFIS
The Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space drives European defence cooperation and space policy.
"Europe is facing increasingly complex, rapidly evolving challenges. The ILA is where research, industry, politics and armed forces come together to develop solutions."
Marie-Christine von Hahn, BDLI
ILA Space Pavilion: Space4Future
Spanning 1,500 square metres, the ILA Space Pavilion is Europe's largest space exhibition format. Under the motto "Space4Future" and the patronage of Federal Minister Dorothee Baer, it highlights the growing importance of space for Europe's future.
The ILA Space Pavilion connects space companies, research institutes and political decision-makers, showcasing the full spectrum of European space capabilities.
ILA 2026 at a Glance
