The ILA is a significant trade fair held in the capital region.

Aviation activity - The ILA is a significant trade fair held in the capital region.

Woidke mentioned the research facility of the German Aerospace Center in Cottbus, where they're investigating electric aircraft engines. The Holzdorf airfield by the border of Saxony-Anhalt is also crucial for the Bundeswehr; it's where the future stationing of the CH-47 transport helicopter is planned.

Wegner, Berlin's deputy mayor from the CDU, and Woidke expressed their support for maintaining the ILA at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schönefeld permanently. "We're thrilled (...) to have secured the ILA until 2030, and we want to keep it beyond that," stated Wegner. The event is a significant one for Eastern Germany.

During their tour, they paid a visit to the Berlin Mittelstand Astro- and Precision Mechanics in Adlershof as well as the satellite platform manufacturer Reflex Aerospace.

This year, the ILA's organizers anticipate approximately 600 exhibitors from around 30 countries. Various research projects and airplanes for both civil and military aviation will be showcased. The largest exhibitor is the Bundeswehr. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) promises to inaugurate the show on Wednesday for the specialist audience. The area at BER is also accessible to all visitors during the weekend.

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1. Woidke, as the Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, has emphasized the importance of Air traffic for the region and supported the continuation of the ILA in Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
2. The German Armed Forces are considering the use of Holzdorf airfield, located on the border of Saxony-Anhalt, for the future stationing of CH-47 transport helicopters.
3. During the tour, Woidke and Wegner visited various companies in the capital region, including Berlin Mittelstand Astro- and Precision Mechanics in Adlershof and Reflex Aerospace, which focuses on satellite platform manufacturing.
4. This year's ILA event will feature around 600 exhibitors from approximately 30 countries, showcasing research projects and aircraft for both civilian and military aviation.
5. The event will be significant for East Germany, providing an opportunity to promote economic growth and technology advancements in fields such as space travel and aerospace engineering.
6. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) will inaugurate the show on Wednesday for the specialist audience, underscoring the German government's commitment to the aerospace industry.
7. The area at BER will be accessible for all visitors during the weekend, allowing the general public to explore various exhibits and developments in air traffic and defense.
8. The military presence at the ILA is notable, with the Bundeswehr acting as the largest exhibitor, showcasing the modernization efforts and advancements of the German Armed Forces.
9. Woidke's visit to Cottbus, a city in East Germany, highlighted the importance of the German Aerospace Center research facility, which investigates electric aircraft engines, contributing to the country's green energy goals.
10. The future of air traffic and defense in Germany, including initiatives in electric aircraft engines and helicopter stationing, will likely attract further investments and collaborations between companies and research institutions in the capital region and beyond.

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