ILA STAGES

 

Where the future of aerospace is shaped.

Explore first programme highlights.

3 Stages
350+ Speakers
5 Days of Programming

ILA STAGES

ILA STAGE Aviation
 
 

Listen to how the industry is charting its course toward the future. Curated by BDLI.

Hall C

ILA STAGE Space
 
 

Europe’s premier space stage format in the Space Pavilion, organised by ESA, DLR and BDLI.

Hall B · Space Pavilion

ILA STAGE Defence
 
 

The German Armed Forces and the industry focus on resilience and sovereignty.

Hall D · MSC

First Look

Programme Highlights 2026

The full programme will be announced in the coming weeks. Here is a first look at confirmed highlights.

Tuesday, 10 June 2026 
Official Opening at ILA STAGE Aviation © Messe Berlin

ILA Stage Aviation

Official Opening

The grand opening of ILA Berlin 2026 with senior leaders from industry and government. Dr Sabine Klauke opens as BDLI Vice President Aviation, joined by the European Commission.

 

Dr Sabine Klauke

Dr Sabine Klauke

EVP Head of Digital Design Manufacturing & Services, AIRBUS · VP Aviation, BDLI

ILA Stage Aviation

MRO – The Backbone of Aviation

Maintenance, repair and overhaul keep aircraft flying. This highlight explores the challenges and innovations transforming the MRO sector – from digitalisation and sustainability to the skilled workforce gap.

 

Harald Gloy

Harald Gloy *Requested

Chief Operations Officer (COO), Lufthansa Technik

MRO industry leaders at ILA Berlin © Messe Berlin
Aerospace technology at ILA Berlin © Messe Berlin

ILA Stage Aviation

Aero Excellence International

Excellence in aviation knows no borders. International best practices, quality standards and cutting-edge technologies take centre stage – featuring leading players from the global aerospace industry.

Wednesday, 11 June 2026 

11:00 AM

ILA Stage Aviation

Start-up Pitch

Organised by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK): innovative aerospace start-ups pitch their business models to investors and industry leaders.

Start-up pitch at ILA STAGE © Messe Berlin
Composite engine at ILA Berlin © Messe Berlin

ILA Stage Aviation

Materials Matter

New materials, new possibilities: how circular processes, sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing are transforming aviation – from composites to recycled aluminium.

 

CR

Christian Rückert

Head of Sustainable Technologies R&T, Airbus

ILA Stage Aviation

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

The key to climate-neutral flight: SAF. Where does production stand, what regulatory frameworks are needed, and how will SAF become the new industry standard?

 

Siegfried Knecht

Siegfried Knecht

Chairman of the Board, aireg – Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany

Sustainable Aviation Fuel © Messe Berlin
Thursday, 12 June 2026 
Women in Aerospace panel at ILA Berlin © Messe Berlin

Special Event

IAWA – Women in Aerospace

The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) brings together women in senior leadership across aerospace. A high-calibre forum for leadership, networking and the visibility of female expertise in the industry.

This is just the beginning.

The full ILA STAGES 2026 programme will be published shortly. Secure your ticket now and be there when the future of aerospace takes shape.

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