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
APPOINTMENT OF NEW HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS
Colleferro (Rome), 30 July 2025 – Avio S.p.A. (“Avio” or the “Company”) announces that the Board of Directors held today resolved to appoint Nevio Quattrin new Head of Investor Relations, effective today.
VEGA C SUCCESSFULLY PUTS IN ORBIT CO3D AND MICROCARB SATELLITES
Colleferro (Rome), 26 July 2025 – Vega C has successfully completed the VV27 mission, placing the CO3D and MicroCarb satellites into orbit.
60M€ ORDERS SIGNED WITH MBDA IN FRANCE
Colleferro (Rome), 21 July 2025 - Under the existing framework agreement with MBDA in France, Avio (“Avio” or the “Company) signed a production order for the supply of solid rocket motors and related aerodynamic surfaces for the ASTER 30 defense system, for a t