FLYING & STATIC DISPLAY

 

Experience the excitement of aerospace up close and marvel at impressive engineering masterpieces. Here you will find an excerpt of our highlights as well as a complete, continuously updated list of all static displays.

Highlights

Experience the fascination of aerospace up close: The Static and Flying Display at ILA Berlin 2026 presents impressive aircraft from around the world – from cutting-edge fighter jets and imposing transport aircraft to innovative drones and helicopters. See highlights on the ground and spectacular flight demonstrations in the sky. Here you'll find our confirmed highlights as well as the complete, continuously updated list of all displays.

Highlights

Confirmed Highlights

 

Static Display Flying Display

EC665 Tiger

Attack Helicopter of the Armée de l'air

Agile, armored and night-combat capable: The EC665 Tiger is one of Europe's most advanced attack helicopters. The French Armée de l'air brings its aircraft to Berlin for both Static and Flying Display, offering a rare look at a highly specialized rotary-wing system.

Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
Exhibitor Armée de l'air
Display Static & Flying Display
 

Static Display

Airbus A400M Atlas

Next-generation military transport

Tactical transport, strategic long-haul carrier and airborne tanker in one: The A400M Atlas is one of the most important aircraft in European armed forces. The Bundeswehr presents this workhorse in the Static Display.

Manufacturer Airbus
Exhibitor Bundeswehr
Display Static Display
 

Static Display Flying Display

Eurofighter

Europe's multi-role fighter

A cornerstone of European air defense: The Eurofighter combines agility, sensor fusion and weapons range in one system. At ILA 2026, the Bundeswehr shows the fighter both in the Static Display and in action in the Flying Display.

Manufacturer Airbus
Exhibitor Bundeswehr
Display Static & Flying Display
 

Static Display

P-8 Orion

Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the Bundeswehr

Submarine hunting, maritime surveillance and long-range reconnaissance: The P-8 is the new backbone of the Bundeswehr's maritime air operations. Based on the Boeing 737, it combines modern sensors with proven airliner technology. On display in the Static Display at ILA 2026.

Manufacturer Boeing
Exhibitor Bundeswehr
Display Static Display
 

Static Display

German Heron TP

MALE UAV of the Bundeswehr

Large UAV for reconnaissance and armed missions: The German Heron TP is the Bundeswehr's first armed drone, offering long-endurance operations over great distances. On display in the Static Display at ILA 2026.

Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
Exhibitor Bundeswehr
Display Static Display
 

Static Display

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

The classic among military transports

In service for over 70 years and one of the most-built transport aircraft in history. The C-130 Hercules is the indestructible workhorse of air forces worldwide and operates on nearly every continent. The Bundeswehr brings its variant to the Static Display.

Manufacturer Lockheed
Exhibitor Bundeswehr
Display Static Display
 

Static Display

Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion

The most powerful helicopter in the Western world

Successor to the Bundeswehr's CH-53G: The CH-53K King Stallion lifts up to 16 tons of external load, setting new standards for heavy airlift in demanding environments. The Bundeswehr presents its new heavy-lift helicopter in the Static Display.

Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
Exhibitor Bundeswehr
Display Static Display
 

Static Display Flying Display

Panavia Tornado

The legend before retirement

The backbone of German strike forces since the 1980s. The Panavia Tornado shows one of its last public chapters at ILA 2026 before being replaced by its successors. A rare opportunity to experience this icon in both Static and Flying Display.

Manufacturer Panavia
Exhibitor Bundeswehr
Display Static & Flying Display
 

Static Display

A310 ZeroG

DLR research aircraft for parabolic flight

Weightlessness on demand: The A310 ZeroG flies parabolic trajectories that let science and industry conduct experiments in space-like conditions without leaving Earth. DLR showcases this unique research aircraft in the Static Display.

Manufacturer Airbus
Exhibitor DLR
Display Static Display
 

Static Display Flying Display

Leonardo AW249

Next-generation attack helicopter

The only completely newly developed attack helicopter in the Western world: The AW249 was designed by Leonardo for the combat scenarios of the future. With state-of-the-art sensors, networked mission management and a design for multi-domain operations, it defines a new generation of rotary-wing aircraft. At ILA 2026, Leonardo presents the AW249 for the first time in the flight programme.

Manufacturer Leonardo
Exhibitor Leonardo
Display Static & Flying Display
 

Static Display

Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS

Airborne Warning and Control System

The NATO airborne command center: The E-3A Sentry is one of the world's most recognizable reconnaissance aircraft. With its distinctive rotodome, it has provided airspace surveillance and battle management for the alliance for decades and will soon be replaced by its successor system. Experience this iconic aircraft up close.

Please note: As an active NATO operational aircraft, the E-3A Sentry may be withdrawn for operational missions at short notice.

Manufacturer Boeing
Exhibitor NATO
Display Static Display

New aircraft every week

Our Static and Flying Display keeps growing. We regularly announce new participants and surprising exhibits – many exciting highlights are still to come and are often confirmed at short notice. Check back regularly so you don't miss anything.

All Displays

As of: 23 April 2026

All aircraft confirmed so far for our Static and Flying Display. The list is continuously updated.

Name

Manufacturer

Exhibitor

Display

A310 ZeroG

Airbus

DLR

SD

Airbus A400M Atlas

Airbus

Bundeswehr

SD

Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS

Boeing

NATO

SD

EC665 Tiger

Airbus Helicopters

Armée de l'air / Bundeswehr

SD FD

Eurofighter

Airbus

Bundeswehr

SD FD

German Heron TP

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Bundeswehr

SD

Leonardo AW249

Leonardo

Leonardo

SD FD

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Lockheed

Bundeswehr

SD

P-8 Orion

Boeing

Bundeswehr

SD

Panavia Tornado

Panavia

Bundeswehr

SD FD

Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion

Lockheed Martin

Bundeswehr

SD

Deutsche Aircraft DO 328

Dornier

DLR

SD

EC 145

Airbus Helicopters

Bundeswehr

SD

Eurofighter Mockup

Eurofighter

Eurofighter

SD

ISTAR Falcon 2000LX

Dassault

DLR

SD

NH90

Airbus Helicopters

Bundeswehr

SD

A310 ZeroG

SD
ManufacturerAirbus
ExhibitorDLR

Airbus A400M Atlas

SD
ManufacturerAirbus
ExhibitorBundeswehr

Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS

SD
ManufacturerBoeing
ExhibitorNATO

EC665 Tiger

SD FD
ManufacturerAirbus Helicopters
ExhibitorArmée de l'air / Bundeswehr

Eurofighter

SD FD
ManufacturerAirbus
ExhibitorBundeswehr

German Heron TP

SD
ManufacturerIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI)
ExhibitorBundeswehr

Leonardo AW249

SD FD
ManufacturerLeonardo
ExhibitorLeonardo

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

SD
ManufacturerLockheed
ExhibitorBundeswehr

P-8 Orion

SD
ManufacturerBoeing
ExhibitorBundeswehr

Panavia Tornado

SD FD
ManufacturerPanavia
ExhibitorBundeswehr

Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion

SD
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
ExhibitorBundeswehr

Deutsche Aircraft DO 328

SD
ManufacturerDornier
ExhibitorDLR

EC 145

SD
ManufacturerAirbus Helicopters
ExhibitorBundeswehr

Eurofighter Mockup

SD
ManufacturerEurofighter
ExhibitorEurofighter

ISTAR Falcon 2000LX

SD
ManufacturerDassault
ExhibitorDLR

NH90

SD
ManufacturerAirbus Helicopters
ExhibitorBundeswehr

All information subject to short-notice changes. Particularly with military operational aircraft, short-notice recalls due to mission requirements may occur.