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.
News and events from Avio's world
9M 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights
AVIO USA AND ACMI PROPERTIES PARTNER TO DESIGN A NEW SOLID ROCKET MOTOR PRODUCTION FACILITY IN THE UNITED STATES
Colleferro (Rome), October 29th, 2024 – Avio USA, a subsidiary of Avio S.p.A, has selected ACMI Properties to design and plan its first solid rocket motor production facility in the United States.
RENAMING THE M10 AND M60 ENGINES IN HONOUR OF MIKHAIL RUDNYKH
Colleferro (Rome), October 17th, 2024 – AVIO values its people and holds their skills and daily contributions in the highest regard, especially in an industry at the forefront of technological advancement.