A IATA closed its second appearance at boot Düsseldorf on a clear high note, confirming that the brand’s rise in the international boating scene is accelerating fast. With increased visitor traffic, strong market recognition and the European expansion of its dealer network, boot Düsseldorf 2026 marked a defining milestone for the shipyard.
One year after its global debut, AIATA returned to Düsseldorf with confidence and substance, unveiling the new Sunfinder 50 and Sunfinder 38. Developed in collaboration with Finnish designer Jarkko Jämsén of Navia Design, both models were completed on schedule and introduced to the European public for the first time, drawing intense interest throughout the show.
Compared to its debut year, AIATA’s stand welcomed a noticeably higher number of visitors, many of whom already knew the brand. This return audience underlined the growing awareness of AIATA’s design-driven approach and the increasing confidence of the market in the shipyard’s long-term vision.
Beyond the product launches, boot Düsseldorf 2026 also served as a strategic platform for AIATA’s commercial expansion. The brand announced the strengthening of its European dealer network through new partnerships with Octana Yacht Services in Greece and Boote Mayer in Austria, extending AIATA’s footprint across Southern and Central Europe, including Greece, Cyprus, Austria and Southern Germany.
“The response this year has been incredible,” said Thanassis Stamatoglou, yacht broker at Octana Yacht Services. “We welcomed a large number of visitors who were already familiar with the AIATA brand, which shows that awareness is growing steadily. Demand in the Greek market is clearly building, and we are looking forward to delivering these yachts to our clients.”
Echoing the positive sentiment, Robert Mayer, General Manager of Boote Mayer, highlighted the strong interest from the Central European market: “Our experience at boot Düsseldorf 2026 was extremely encouraging. The turnout was strong and the feedback very positive. Partnering with AIATA opens an exciting chapter for introducing these innovative yachts to the Austrian market.”
With successful premieres, a growing audience and a rapidly expanding dealer network, AIATA leaves boot Düsseldorf 2026 not just with visibility, but with clear commercial momentum and a solid foundation for its next phase in Europe.
