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
VEGA SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES SENTINEL-2C INTO ORBIT
Colleferro (Rome), September 5th 2024 – Vega successfully launched the Sentinel-2C Earth Observation Satellite, a dedicated mission for the European Commission Copernicus Program.
FLIGHT VV24: POSTPONEMENT OF THE LAUNCH
Colleferro (Rome), September 4th 2024 – Due to electrical issues on the ground links, the VV24 launch chronology was interrupted for today.
AVIO PARTNERSHIP WITH US ARMY
Colleferro (Rome), July 23 2024 – AVIO S.p.A. and U.S.