Avio focuses on the development of new materials and processes for the creation of propulsion system components and structures. We have developed a family of pre-impregnated carbon-epoxy composites for large structures of transport systems and patented a number of architectures of high-performance combustion chamber components to be produced using ALM (Additive Layer Manufacturing).
R&D on the future applications and versions of Vega is a starting point for new research and space exploration opportunities, such as:
Avio is among the leaders in solid propulsion and has developed loadable engines of different sizes up to a propellant load (composite "hot" and "cold" structures) of 230 tons.
Legislative Decree No. 231/2001 introduced for the first time in Italian law the concept of administrative responsibility for Italian companies relating to criminal offences committed in the Board’s interest in Italy or abroad:
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Avio is developing a new version of Vega C, called Vega C Light. This rocket will be equipped with three stages, all coming from Vega C: Zefiro 40, Zefiro 9 and Avum+. The Light version will allow Avio to compete in the market segment of launchers dedicated to payloads weighing few hundreds of kilograms or even less. Moreover, the rocket will increase the European launch flexibility and responsiveness for small payloads.
Motivation and professional development are two key elements to promote competitiveness and to ensure continuous innovation. For this reason, working for Avio means contributing to humanity’s progress, leaving a mark in the technological development of space launchers.
The Avio Group offers a competitive, international, innovative environment.
GKN Space Sweden partners with Avio for the development and the supply of the turbines and the turbopumps.
Yuzhnoye SDO supplies to Avio the engine of the forth stage of the Vega launcher (the AVUM) and cooperates in activities of research and development.
Avio partners with RUAG Space for the development and the supply of the fairings and of other components of the Vega launcher such as the OBC (On Board Computer)
SABCA is one of the main aerospace companies in Belgium. SABCA partners with Avio for the complete Thrust Vectoring Control Systems (TVC) of launchers, including actuators and associated electronic local control loop.
Telespazio, supports Vega launches from the Kourou Space Center by providing weather, radar, telemetry and control services. Telespazio, supplies also elements of the flight software of the Vega launcher and elements of the control bench software.
CIRA is a company with public and private sector shareholders such as research bodies, local government and aeronautics and space industries. Avio cooperates with CIRA for the activities of research related to the space propulsion.
Ever since it was founded in 1912, Avio has been a leading light in technological innovation in Italy. For more than a century, the company has unfailingly shown great flexibility by expanding and transforming its skills to suit the country’s changing needs. In the 1960s, it became a qualified supplier of space propulsion systems.
The people and institutions that have always supported and believed in the Colleferro “Space Town” project have driven the company forward with great determination throughout its long journey.
Avio is a leading company in space propulsion, based in Colleferro, near Rome, Italy. The company offers competitive solutions for launching institutional, governmental and commercial payloads in Earth orbit through its Vega rocket family. The expertise and know-how acquired in over 50 years, currently allow Avio to compete with the top players in the segment of solid, liquid and cryogenic propulsion for space launchers and military tactical missiles.
