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2026 in numbers
The excitement was palpable on site – and it shows in the numbers.
ILA Berlin 2026 Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe The results
What ILA 2026 achieved
110,000
Participants
around, from 106 countries
765
Exhibitors
from 37 nations
330
Delegations
from 60 countries
100
Aircraft
about, static and flying display
400+
Speakers
more than 400, with 300 sessions
3,500
Talent Hub participants
more than double the 2024 figure
200+
Job offers
around the ILA Talent Hub
Sold out
Weekend tickets
gone early despite an increased quota
The trajectory
Growth across two cycles
How ILA has grown from 2022 to 2026.
Exhibitors
2022
550
2024
600
2026
765
+27.5%
Delegations
2022
159
2024
200
2026
330
+65%
Trade visitor countries of origin
2022
55
2024
66
2026
90
+36%
Accredited journalists
2022
800
2024
850
2026
1,050
from 35 countries
International reach
Where the international trade audience comes from
Top 10 countries of origin among the international trade audience (excluding Germany).
36% of international trade visitors come from beyond the top 10.
Business impact
The business behind the attendance
51
New business contacts
of working trade visitors made new contacts
40
Deal potential
gained contacts with post-show business potential
The verdict 2026
Satisfaction, measured
92
Audience
are satisfied with ILA overall
90
Return intent
want to come back in 2028
90
Recommendation
recommend ILA professionally
88
Exhibitors
are satisfied with their participation overall
Opening · ILA 2026 Photo: Messe Berlin / Hans Scherhaufer More than numbers
The moments behind them
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened ILA 2026 and presented the federal government's aviation strategy. Five days of premieres, deals and a live call to the ISS followed.
- PULSE P19: Quantum Systems unveils the optionally piloted multi-role aircraft.
- MQ-28 Ghost Bat: international trade show debut in the Defence Park.
- Lufthansa and Airbus: order for 10 more A350-900s marking 50 years of partnership.
- ISS live call: Sophie Adenot live from the station, Gerst and Maurer on stage.
- Leonardo AW249: flying display premiere.