Avio is leader in space propulsion, with more than 1,000 employees located in Italy, France and French Guyana. 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
09.09.22
comunicati finanziari
FIRST HALF 2022 RESULTS
FIRST HALF 2022 RESULTS
SUCCESSFUL VEGA C QUALIFICATION FLIGHT OPENS UP SUBSTANTIAL NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
REVENUES UP WHILST PROFITABILITY IS IMPACTED BY RISING ENERGY COSTS
13.07.22
Space Launches
Vega C successfully completed its maiden flight
Kourou (French Guiana), 13 July 2022 – The Vega C rocket has completed its inaugural flight, placing the main payload LARES-2 – a
29.06.22
Innovation
"Next Gen EU" contracts funded with 340M Euro at completion signed by Avio for the development of new green liquid propulsion launchers
Rome, June 29, 2022 – Today the first two contracts of Italy’s implementation of the “Next Gen EU” initiatives for Space were awarded to Avio.
