The International Aerospace Exhibition (Internationale Luftfahrtaustellung) takes place in Berlin from June 5th until 9th. Over the course of five days, Berlin undergoes a remarkable transformation into a bustling international aerospace hub as Europe's premier aerospace trade fair takes center stage. Industry stakeholders, policymakers, military personnel, and academic experts converge, united by the overarching theme of Pioneering Aerospace, to engage in discussions on pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. This warrants a closer look at the giants of the aerospace industry, i.e., their history, subsidies, and the current state of the market.