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. The ExpoCenter is built to host aviation related fairs, like the

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Planning

The construction work for the area started in August 2011 and was finished around April 2012. The main section of the grounds covers approximately 250,000 square metres (62 acres). It includes halls and chalet areas for aircraft displays and an outdoor display area for spectators and access routes. The operating company ''Messeimmobilien Selchow GmbH'' (MIS) invested 27 million

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in the development of the new grounds. ila-berlin.de
Press release (18.08.2011)

Exhibitions

2012

* 04. to 06. June: ''Panorama'' (

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) * 11. to 16. September:

External links

Official ILA-Page

References

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