Ambassador Timken visits International Aerospace Exhibition ILA

Ambassador William Timken on the eve of the ILA opening

May 27, 2008. Ambassador Timken opened the U.S. activities at the 2008 Berlin Airshow (ILA) with a reception at the Westin Grand on the evening before the show. This kick-off event attracted some 350 high-ranking decision makers and buyers from the largest U.S. and European aerospace firms. Guests included Airbus CEO Thomas Enders and several EADS top managers who emphasized that they envision purchasing large amounts of U.S.-manufactured products. On Tuesday, May 27, 2008, Ambassador Timken took in an all-day tour of ILA. The official opening of the North American Pavilion 30 minutes before the opening of the show was heralded by a ribbon-cutting ceremony under his lead. It received broad press coverage and put a spotlight on the broad variety of products of the 53 U.S. exhibitors at ILA 2008. Half of them were showcased in the North American Pavilion in hall 9 and the other half throughout the other halls. All U.S. exhibitors at ILA 2008 were supported by the U.S. Commercial Service Germany. » photo gallery