The ILA Berlin Air Show 2010 marked the centennial anniversary of the world’s oldest aerospace trade exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge aerospace engineering, commercial aviation, and defense technology. Held at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, the international event served as a major European platform for business negotiations, diplomatic exchanges, and public flight demonstrations.
General Information
Official Title: ILA Berlin Air Show 2010 (Internationale Luft- und Raumfahrtausstellung Berlin 2010)
Dates Held: June 8, 2010 – June 13, 2010 (Trade visitor days: June 8–10; Public days: June 11–13)
Weather Conditions: Predominantly warm and dry, with daytime temperatures averaging 24°C to 28°C and clear to partly cloudy skies enabling complete flight display schedules.
The 2010 edition celebrated 100 years of the ILA Berlin Air Show, drawing approximately 235,000 visitors, including 125,000 trade specialists and 1,153 exhibitors from 47 countries. Over 300 aircraft were on display. Flight demonstrations featured the Airbus A380, the multinational Eurofighter Typhoon, and the Patrouille Suisse aerobatic team operating six Northrop F-5E Tiger II jets. Other notable aerial performers included the Turkish Stars (Türk Yıldızları) flying Canadair NF-5 aircraft. The static display featured prominent military and civil airframes, including the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, Panavia Tornado, Sikorsky CH-53G, and various modern unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Specifications
Show Ground Dimensions: Total operational area spanned approximately 250,000 m² (including 50,000 m² of indoor exhibition hall space and 100,000 m² of outdoor display area).
Event Classification: Dual-purpose commercial trade fair and public airshow (hybrid civil and military exhibition).
Participating Nations: 47 exhibiting nations, with Switzerland serving as the official partner country; prominent military contingents came from Germany, the United States, and Switzerland.
Stars of the Show: The Airbus A400M military transport aircraft making its international public debut, alongside the Emirates-liveried Airbus A380 and the historic restored Messerschmitt Bf 109.
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