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Why participate ILA?
ILA is one of the oldest international aviation trade fairs and takes place biennially at the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport.
The event combines a trade fair with a publicly accessible aviation show and attracts visitors from the international aerospace sector.
The fair focuses on both B2B and B2C and offers a platform for technological innovation, policy dialogue and experience.
Attention is paid to commercial aviation, defense, aerospace, drones and sustainable technology.
Visitors will discover aircraft, satellite systems, unmanned aircraft and digital aviation solutions.
The program includes conferences, business meetings, workshops and air shows.
The first days are exclusively for the general public, the weekend is open to the general public.
ILA attracts an international audience of engineers, policymakers, military personnel, investors, technology providers and aviation enthusiasts.
Due to its location next to BER airport and its good accessibility, the event is accessible to European and international visitors.
The fair also features matchmaking, awards, and demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies.
Since its inception in 1909, ILA has grown into a platform where the future of aviation and space travel is shaped.
Themes
- Commercial aviation and aircraft construction
- Defence technology and military aviation
- Space and satellite systems
- Drones and unmanned aerial systems
- Sustainable aviation and alternative propulsion
- Digital systems and air traffic management
Target audience
ILA focuses on aeronautical engineers, defense experts, policymakers, technology providers, investors, space agencies, pilots, buyers, and aviation enthusiasts from both civilian and military sectors.
Getting there
ILA takes place at the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, next to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Visitors can reach the venue via train, with Schönefeld station nearby.
The exhibition centre is also easily accessible by underground (S-Bahn).
Those arriving by car can make use of the available parking facilities.
BER Airport is within walking distance of the exhibition centre.
In addition, shuttle services are available from Berlin.
Exhibitors and visitors
ILA welcomed more than 1,000 exhibitors and up to 200,000 visitors from more than 60 countries in 2024. Visitors are both professionals and audiences looking for technological innovations, strategic partnerships and spectacular demonstrations.





