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***image1***The ILA Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition is one of the world’s largest aerospace trade shows, with more than 1,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries, more than 115,000 trade visitors and about 250,000 visitors in total.
The tradition of the ILA dates back nearly 100 years and reflects the development of aviation. From the outset, it was an international exhibition. The air exhibitions were always trade fairs and, at the same time, a meeting place for aviation enthusiasts. The partnership with the German Aerospace Industries Association also looks back on a long tradition.
With more than 300 aircraft on display, the ILA leads the world. The Airbus A380 – the world’s most modern and most advanced passenger aircraft – will be making an appearance at the ILA 2008 and will be joined by other giant aircraft such as the Antonov An-124 and the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. Numerous other civilian and military aircraft will be on display as well.
The main topics of the ILA 2008 include commercial air transport, maintenance, technical services, ILA space world, defense and security, equipment, engines and materials, general aviation and the ILA HeliCenter.
***image2***The various sections of Germany’s armed forces will be taking part in the International Aerospace Exhibition under the slogan “ILA 2008 – Meet with the Armed Forces.” The presentations will feature the many ways in which Germany’s modern Bundeswehr is being deployed. This will include dynamic displays of the capabilities of the Army and Air Force, showing how effectively they can be deployed on land and in the air.
Visitors can expect to see almost every type of aircraft currently in service with the Bundeswehr, including the Eurofighter, the Electronic Combat Reconnaissance, Interdiction and Strike and Reconnaissance versions of its Tornado combat aircraft, the F-4F Phantom II, C-160 Transall, Airbus A-310 in Medevac configuration, P-3C Orion, Breguet Atlantic along with Bell UH-1D, CH-53G, NH90, EC 665 Tiger, EC 135, BO 105, AS-532 Cougar, Mk 88 A Sea Lynx and Mk 41 Sea King helicopters.
An information center will also be set up by the Bundeswehr providing information brochures and freebies, such as posters and stickers, to the public.
The Berlin Airlift will also be another main focus this year, as 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the start of the Berlin Airlift. Two DC-3/C-47 will be on display and also be taking part in the flying display.
The U.S. Air Force will also take part in the ILA with different aircraft types in the static display.
The visit of the ILA is a lot of fun for young and old, with all of its aircraft and exhibitions and, of course, the flying displays. Berlin is always worth a trip, and if you have never been there before, make sure to add this to your travel list. Don’t miss out on the air exhibition, as this event only takes place every other year.
For more information about ILA 2008, visit www.ila-berlin.de.
Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition
Dates:
May 30 to June 1
Time:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location:
Berlin’s Schönefeld Airport
12529 Schönefeld
Ticket Information:
General public, €17
Students, €11
Children under 6, free
Web site:
www.ila-berlin.de
