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 BECOMES LAUNCH SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VEGA LAUNCHER FAMILY
Colleferro (Rome), 10 July 2025 – With today’s approval of the new Launcher Exploitation Declaration (“LED”) at ESA headquarters in Paris, a key milestone has been achieved in the redefinition of Europe’s launch system.
HIGHLIGHTS Q1 2025 - INCREASE IN REVENUES AND PROFIT NEW SUCCESSFULL LAUNCH OF VEGA C
ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING OF AVIO S.P.A. – 30 APRIL 2025