ILA Berlin 2026
Meet the world's aerospace pioneers
ILA 2026
The ILA Berlin Air Show, which dates back to 1909, brings the world's aerospace and defence industry to the heart of Europe, every two years. Industry representatives, politicians, members of the armed forces and academics gather at Berlin's ExpoCenter Airport in Schoenefeld for an airshow focusing on the themes of the future of flight, innovation and new technologies.
Reflecting the theme of this year's event - #Meet the world’s aerospace pioneers - Airbus will demonstrate its commitment to connecting people and businesses, while driving the industry's transition to decarbonisation, and to providing security and stability. This year’s edition highlights a stronger focus on defence, with ILA Berlin as a central political and industry platform for European technological sovereignty and security.
On this page you will find information about the wide range of products and services that Airbus will showcase on the ground and in the air, as well as the conference agenda and the latest news, photos and videos related to the show.
Airbus at ILA26 - Agenda
Day 1 10 Jun. 2026
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Thomas Grohs, Head of Future Capabilities, Airbus Defence and Space - Defence Hall
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Eurofighter (14:00) / A350 (14:40) / Primoco UAVs powered by Airbus MARS Autonomy (16:00) / Tiger (16:15) / Eurofighter (16:45)
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Florian Walz, Senior Sales Manager Army Solutions, Defence and Space; Thomas Schmitt, Programme & Product Manager Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming & Autonomy; Jakub Fojtik, VP Business Development, Primoco UAV SE - Drone Pavilion
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Thomas Schmitt, Programme & Product Manager Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming & Autonomy
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Julian Steffes, Head of Strategic Development, Space Digital - Space Hall
Day 2 11 Jun. 2026
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Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space - Defence Hall
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Klaus Michel, Managing Director Airbus Defence and Space GmbH - Space Hall
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A350 (11:00) / A400M (11:15) / RACER demonstrator (14:45) / Tiger (15:00) / Primoco UAVs powered by Airbus MARS Autonomy / German Heron TP (16:00) / Panavia Tornado (17:00)
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Marc Steckling, Head of Space Germany; Wolfgang Dürr, VP and Head of Global Business Institutional Space - Space Hall
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Christian Rückert, Head of Sustainable Technologies R&T, Airbus - Aviation Hall
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Justin Byrne, Head of Space Exploration - Space Hall
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Daniela Dudek, Programme lead H145, Airbus Helicopters - Defence Hall
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Thomas Schmitt, Programme & Product Manager Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming & Autonomy
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Manfred Jaumann, Head of Low Earth Orbit & Suborbital Programs - Space Hall
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Sven Düben, Head of Air C2 - Defence Hall
Day 3 12 Jun. 2026
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Elodie Viau, SVP, Telecommunication and Navigation, Airbus Defence and Space - Space Hall
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Klaus Michel, Managing Director Airbus Defence and Space GmbH - Space Hall
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Julia Angerer, Digital Communications Manager, Airbus Defence and Space - Drone Cage
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Jasper Krauser, Quantum Technology Coordinator, Airbus
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A400M (12:00) / A321 pass by (12:42) / A350 (12:45) / Eurofighter (15:15) / German Heron TP (15:30) / Eurofighter (16:00) / Panavia Tornado (16:30)
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Chantal Jonscher, Head of Marketing, Airbus Defence and Space - Drone Cage
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Isabell Gradert, Head of Central Research & Technology, Airbus - Aviation Hall
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Marc Stelze, Head of Talent Acquisition Germany; Andrés Catelo García, Solution Manager SatCom Services - Drone Cage
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Manfred Jaumann, Head of Low Earth Orbit & Suborbital Programmes - Space Hall
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Sandra Jacobey, A320 Family Product Offer Manager - Aviation Hall
Day 4 13 Jun. 2026
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Tiger (10:30) / A321 pass by (12:43) / RACER demonstrator (14:45) / Eurofighter (15:00) / German Heron TP (15:15) / Panavia Tornado (15:30) / A350 (16:45) / Eurofighter (17:00) / Aerial parade German Air Force (17:12)
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Oliver Rogalla, VP Tech Lead Autonomous Systems & AI, Airbus Defence and Space; Alexander Burst, Head of AI-based Autonomy Hub, Airbus Defence and Space; Nathalie Rau, Head of HR Airbus Defence and Space - Aviation Hall
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Manfred Jaumann, Head of Low Earth Orbit & Suborbital Programmes - Space Hall
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Chantal Jonscher, Head of Marketing, Airbus Defence and Space - Defence Hall
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Steven Schallhorn, Aircraft Structure Assembler, Airbus - Stage Aviation
Day 5 14 Jun. 2026
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A400M (11.15) / Panavia Tornado (11:30) / RACER demonstrator (12:45) / A321 pass by (13:43) / Tiger (15:15) / A350 (15:30) / Eurofighter (17:15) / Aerial parade German Air Force (17:43)
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Heike Homann, Head of Operation Strategy, Airbus Helicopters; Sonja Schweicker, EA/Support to Management, Airbus Aerostructures; Doreen Mac-Ohams, EA, Airbus Aerostructures; Stephan Buller, Chief of Staff Office, Airbus
- Day 1 10 Jun. 2026
- Day 2 11 Jun. 2026
- Day 3 12 Jun. 2026
- Day 4 13 Jun. 2026
- Day 5 14 Jun. 2026
CEST
Thomas Grohs, Head of Future Capabilities, Airbus Defence and Space - Defence Hall
CEST
Eurofighter (14:00) / A350 (14:40) / Primoco UAVs powered by Airbus MARS Autonomy (16:00) / Tiger (16:15) / Eurofighter (16:45)
CEST
Florian Walz, Senior Sales Manager Army Solutions, Defence and Space; Thomas Schmitt, Programme & Product Manager Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming & Autonomy; Jakub Fojtik, VP Business Development, Primoco UAV SE - Drone Pavilion
CEST
Thomas Schmitt, Programme & Product Manager Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming & Autonomy
CEST
Julian Steffes, Head of Strategic Development, Space Digital - Space Hall
CEST
Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space - Defence Hall
CEST
Klaus Michel, Managing Director Airbus Defence and Space GmbH - Space Hall
CEST
A350 (11:00) / A400M (11:15) / RACER demonstrator (14:45) / Tiger (15:00) / Primoco UAVs powered by Airbus MARS Autonomy / German Heron TP (16:00) / Panavia Tornado (17:00)
CEST
Marc Steckling, Head of Space Germany; Wolfgang Dürr, VP and Head of Global Business Institutional Space - Space Hall
CEST
Christian Rückert, Head of Sustainable Technologies R&T, Airbus - Aviation Hall
CEST
Justin Byrne, Head of Space Exploration - Space Hall
CEST
Daniela Dudek, Programme lead H145, Airbus Helicopters - Defence Hall
CEST
Thomas Schmitt, Programme & Product Manager Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming & Autonomy
CEST
Manfred Jaumann, Head of Low Earth Orbit & Suborbital Programs - Space Hall
CEST
Sven Düben, Head of Air C2 - Defence Hall
CEST
Elodie Viau, SVP, Telecommunication and Navigation, Airbus Defence and Space - Space Hall
CEST
Klaus Michel, Managing Director Airbus Defence and Space GmbH - Space Hall
CEST
Julia Angerer, Digital Communications Manager, Airbus Defence and Space - Drone Cage
CEST
Jasper Krauser, Quantum Technology Coordinator, Airbus
CEST
A400M (12:00) / A321 pass by (12:42) / A350 (12:45) / Eurofighter (15:15) / German Heron TP (15:30) / Eurofighter (16:00) / Panavia Tornado (16:30)
CEST
Chantal Jonscher, Head of Marketing, Airbus Defence and Space - Drone Cage
CEST
Isabell Gradert, Head of Central Research & Technology, Airbus - Aviation Hall
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Marc Stelze, Head of Talent Acquisition Germany; Andrés Catelo García, Solution Manager SatCom Services - Drone Cage
CEST
Manfred Jaumann, Head of Low Earth Orbit & Suborbital Programmes - Space Hall
CEST
Sandra Jacobey, A320 Family Product Offer Manager - Aviation Hall
CEST
Tiger (10:30) / A321 pass by (12:43) / RACER demonstrator (14:45) / Eurofighter (15:00) / German Heron TP (15:15) / Panavia Tornado (15:30) / A350 (16:45) / Eurofighter (17:00) / Aerial parade German Air Force (17:12)
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Oliver Rogalla, VP Tech Lead Autonomous Systems & AI, Airbus Defence and Space; Alexander Burst, Head of AI-based Autonomy Hub, Airbus Defence and Space; Nathalie Rau, Head of HR Airbus Defence and Space - Aviation Hall
CEST
Manfred Jaumann, Head of Low Earth Orbit & Suborbital Programmes - Space Hall
CEST
Chantal Jonscher, Head of Marketing, Airbus Defence and Space - Defence Hall
CEST
Steven Schallhorn, Aircraft Structure Assembler, Airbus - Stage Aviation
CEST
A400M (11.15) / Panavia Tornado (11:30) / RACER demonstrator (12:45) / A321 pass by (13:43) / Tiger (15:15) / A350 (15:30) / Eurofighter (17:15) / Aerial parade German Air Force (17:43)
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Heike Homann, Head of Operation Strategy, Airbus Helicopters; Sonja Schweicker, EA/Support to Management, Airbus Aerostructures; Doreen Mac-Ohams, EA, Airbus Aerostructures; Stephan Buller, Chief of Staff Office, Airbus
News related to the show
ILA 2026
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Airbus and SkyFall form strategic alliance to advance European and Ukrainian defence…
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Security
Airbus and SkyFall form strategic alliance to advance European and Ukrainian defence innovation -
Airbus awarded contract for Copernicus Sentinel-1 NG radar instruments at ILA Berlin
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Space
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Airbus at ILA: Ten breakthrough exhibits redefining aerospace
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Innovation
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A Sovereign space intelligence team: Airbus, Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint, HPS
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Space
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Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs orders seven Airbus H160 and five Airbus H145…
Press Release
Helicopters
The show in pictures
ILA 2026
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 A350 Flying Display
ILA 2026 - Day 2 A350 Flying Display
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 A400M Flying Display
ILA 2026 - Day 2 A400M Flying Display
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 Eurofighter Flying Display
ILA 2026 - Day 2 Eurofighter Flying Display
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 Racer Flying Display
ILA 2026 - Day 2 Racer Flying Display
- The U145 at ILA 2026
The U145 at ILA 2026
- The Lufthansa A320neo at ILA 2026
The Lufthansa A320neo at ILA 2026
- Day 1 at ILA 2026
Day 1 at ILA 2026
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ILA 2026 - Day 3 Eurofighter Flying Display
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 Primoco on Static
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 Tiger's in Flying Display
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 Bird of Prey
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 A400M Flying Display
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 A350 Take off
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 H225 on static
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 Racer Flying Display
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ILA 2026 - Space booth
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ILA 2026 - Day 2 Primoco Flying Display
Products in focus
At the show
Discover more
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H225
The H225 is the aircraft of choice for operators across the globe for its long-range, all-weather search and rescue capabilities.
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A350 Airspace cabin
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German Heron TP
Airbus DS Airborne Solutions GmbH supports German Heron TP operations for the German Air Force, providing end-to-end UAS mission,
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Capa-X
Capa-X is a modular UAS for civilian and military use. Its adaptable design allows for VTOL/HTOL takeoff, flexible wings, and…
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Pioneering for the Programmes
Arriving as Airbus Helicopters’ third flying laboratory, the PioneerLab, a legacy H145, will be used as a testbed for…
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Flexrotor
Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and…
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Successful first demo flight for Airbus’ uncrewed Bird of Prey interceptor
Successful first demo flight: Airbus’ uncrewed Bird of Prey interceptor autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg…
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Everything you need to know about uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft
What are uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft (UCCA) and how are they redefining air combat? We answer some key questions.
Replay
#ILA26
Don't just watch it fly. Watch it think: Airbus demonstrated autonomy and teaming capabilities at ILA Berlin 2026 in partnership with Primoco UAV through a live autonomous flight of teamed UAVs.
French A400M Tactical Flight in Pitch Black 2024 02
Defence and innovation: Why security matters for our future
The world is becoming increasingly volatile, and the nature of conflict is shifting. When threats evolve at lightning speed, a society’s ability to protect itself is its most vital asset.
Defence is the framework that gives our lives stability and enables us to live and speak freely. It is the bedrock of national sovereignty, ensuring our independence to make our own choices and giving our society the resilience to progress in the long term. Defence is always present, even if we don't directly notice it.
Racer in flight during the Paris Air Show 2025
Innovation and Research and Technology on display at ILA
Visitors can explore how Airbus is shaping the future of aviation through lower-carbon emissions, digital transformation and pioneering technology across these key areas:
- Aerial displays: from the efficient widebody A350 to the high-speed Racer demonstrator helicopter.
- PioneerLab and propulsion: our helicopter FlightLab and next-generation hydrogen fuel cell mock-ups.
- Advanced research: the foldable Wing of the Future design alongside weight-saving, additively manufactured parts.
- Quantum navigation: advanced, jamming-resistant sensors that read the Earth’s magnetic crust to support satellite-based navigation systems.
- Future factory: the next generation of manufacturing, featuring co-bots and predictive design tools.
Parliament building, Berlin, Germany
Our presence in Germany
Airbus in Germany is bigger and broader than many people think. Across the country, Airbus connects commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence, and space in ways that shape aerospace today and tomorrow. Airbus has more than 50,000 employees across 27 sites in Germany. That is close to half of the country’s entire aerospace workforce.
Hamburg is Airbus’ biggest site in Germany. It is also home to Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Germany and a major hub for building aeroplanes.
Donauwörth is Airbus’ main helicopter hub in Germany. It is where the H135, H145, H145M, and NH90 are assembled. Manching is Airbus’ centre for military air systems in Germany. It supports Eurofighter final assembly, system tests, flight trials, and maintenance for major military fleets.
Bremen helps connect Airbus to both defence and space. The site specialises in A400M fuselage assembly, space transportation, and key parts for the European Service Module used in NASA’s Orion programme.
Frequently asked questions
ILA 2026
Planning your visit to ILA 2026?
Find answers to our most common questions here to help you get the most out of your experience!
When and where is ILA taking place?
ILA 2026 will take place from June 10–14 at the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport in Schönefeld, Germany. The exhibition will be open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
Is the event open to the general public?
Yes, the airshow includes public days on 13 and 14 June from 10:00 - 18:00, during which, visitors can explore the exhibits and displays.
Will there be aerial flight demonstrations?
Yes, ILA 2026 will feature a daily flying display. Check out the ILA agenda on this page for the latest updates!
What aircraft can be expected on static display?
Airbus plans to showcase a diverse range of products on the ground, including the A320neo, Racer, PioneerLab, Orion ESM, A400M, and Birds of Prey. Other highlights include the DT-45 neo, Flexrotor, Capa-X, Aliaca, the H225. Additionally, the Eurofighter, Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie, BelugaST, and German Heron TP Airborne Solutions will be featured, along with 1:1 mockups of the Ravenstorm and Eurodrone.
Airbus Careers
Whether you are interested in Helicopters, Aircraft or Defence and Space, various opportunities await you.