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 EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. GOVERNMENT ARMED FORCES
Colleferro (Rome), 27 August 2025 – Following fast-prototyping development activities carried out over the last year, Avio announces the signature of a supplemental agreement with a U.S.
AVIO SIGNS THREE NEW LAUNCH CONTRACTS WITH ESA UNDER THE EUROPEAN “FLIGHT TICKET” INITIATIVE
Colleferro (Rome), 27 August 2025 – Avio announces the signing of three launch service contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of the “Flight Ticket”&nb
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.