Avio is leader in space propulsion, with more than 1,300 employees located in Italy, France and French Guiana. Since its foundation, in 1912, the company has played a key role in designing, manufacturing and integrating space launch systems and tactical missiles.
Avio is the prime contractor for the production of the small lift launch vehicles Vega and Vega C, two European Space Agency (ESA) programs, and the subcontractor for the manufacturing of the solid rocket motors P80, P120C, Zefiro 23, Zefiro 40 and Zefiro 9 and for Avum and Avum +, upper stages. About 65% of the rockets is developed and manufactured in Italy.
Avio is also prime contractor a new generation launcher: Vega Evolution (Vega E) whose maiden flight is expected to be in 2026.
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Extraordinary and ordinary shareholders' meeting of Avio S.p.A. 20 December 2024
Rome, 20 December 2024 – The extraordinary and ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio S.p.A. was held today under the chairmanship of Mr. Roberto Italia.
350M€ new ESA contracts to develop Vega E and Increase Vega C launch rate up to 6/year
Paris, December 18th 2024 – Today ESA signed multiple contracts with Avio to advance the development of its next-generation launcher, Vega-E, and to increase the number of f
Vega C to launch the ESA FORUM mission in 2027
Paris, December 18th 2024 – Today marked an historical step for Avio as a new European Launch Service Provider.