Berlin Air Show ILA 2006

Preparations are well advanced for the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA 2006.

From the 16th to the 21st of May 2006, over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries will be coming to the southern section of Berlin-Schönefeld Airport to display their latest aircraft and a wide range of products, systems and processes representing every area of this high tech industry.

The exhibition site has been extended for the ILA 2006 to cover 250,000 square metres and almost all of this space has already been reserved. This area includes the 100,000 square metres of outdoor display sites, the ten exhibition halls covering a total of 50,000 square metres, and all the chalets, which provide an exclusive setting in which to meet with customers.

Over 300 aircraft from the historical to jets incorporating the latest advances in aviation technology will be on show on the ground and in the air.

For the professionals there will also be more than 80 conferences, meetings and workshops offering additional opportunities for obtaining information.

During the first three days (16-18 May) admission to the ILA will be restricted to trade visitors only. The highlight of the open days (19-21 May) will be the spectacular air show.

Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel will officially open the ILA 2006 during her tour of the grounds on the 16th of May.

Hans-Joachim Gante, the Chief Executive of the BDLI, stated: “The ILA 2006 promises to be extremely successful. The number of exhibitors, together with the size and quality of their stands, are an indication that the ILA has developed into one of the world’s leading aerospace trade fairs. Virtually every company of any standing in this sector is represented at the ILA in order to present its products and services to Germany and the world.”

Europe’s “shopping mall” for business and private aircraft.

The General Aviation Avenue at the ILA 2006 alone is one of the largest trade fairs anywhere in the world for business, private and sports aircraft.

In the space of just a few years the General Aviation Avenue at the ILA has become Europe’s “Shopping Mall” for business and private aircraft as well as a commercial meeting place for aircraft owners and pilots.

Among the more important suppliers to be found at the ILA 2006 will be Aquila, Beechcraft (Raytheon Aircraft), Bombardier, Cessna, Cirrus, Diamond Aircraft, Embraer, Extra, Pilatus, Piper and Socata.

They will be joined at the ILA by numerous general aviation suppliers including the publicly quoted engine maker Thielert and the airscrew manufacturer MT-Propeller, whose products are already internationally known.

Career Center with details about job opportunities

The Career Center takes the form of seminars at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the 19th and 20th of May, in Hall 4, with first hand information about training and employment opportunities in the aerospace industries.

Details of requirements and career prospects will be explained by companies such as Aerotec, Airbus, EADS, Lufthansa Technik, MTU Aero Engines, Rolls Royce Deutschland and Ryan Air.

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