U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa to participate in ILA Berlin 26 Published June 9, 2026 USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in the ILA Berlin trade show at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Germany, June 10-15. The world’s oldest stand-alone trade aviation show, the event is held every two years in Berlin. U.S. military presence at ILA Berlin is an opportunity for the United States to demonstrate its leadership in aerospace technologies while supporting various armament procurement exhibitions. U.S. participation in ILA Berlin 26 also highlights how the U.S. presence in Europe strengthens alliances that fuel jobs, trade and investment in the United States. USAFE-AFAFRICA aircraft scheduled to participate in the event include the F-16D Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy and the F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England. In addition to USAFE-AFAFRICA aircraft, the U.S. Air Force will bring a C-130J Super Hercules from the 136th Airlift Wing, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. For media queries regarding this event, please contact USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs at usafepao.pao@us.af.mil or usafepa.pastaffdutyofficer@us.af.mil.