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 2028.
News and events from Avio's world
AVIO USA AND RTX’S RAYTHEON EXPAND COLLABORATION TO ACCELERATE MK 104 ROCKET MOTOR PRODUCTION
Colleferro (Rome), 24 September 2025 – Avio USA and Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, have executed a purchase order for funding of up to $26 million for continued engineering work on the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor to support Ray
Cybersecurity: Avio Joins the EU Space ISAC
Avio has officially joined EU Space ISAC, the European network that brings together public and private actors – including academic institutions – engaged in analysing and sharing information on security in the space sector.
AVIO AND SPACELAUNCH ANNOUNCE NEW LAUNCH AGREEMENT FOR VEGA C
Colleferro (Rome), 18 September 2025 – Avio and SpaceLaunch, a U.S.-based launch services company headquartered in Austin, Texas, have signed a Launch Services Agreement to place an institutional Earth observation satellite into orbit aboard Vega C in 2027.