Avio S.p.A. is an Italian aerospace company specializing in space propulsion and launch systems. As the prime contractor for the Vega rocket family, including Vega and Vega C, Avio provides launch services for institutional, governmental, and commercial payloads. They are also a subcontractor for the Ariane program, supplying components like boosters and stage separation motors and partners with organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA). Associated keywords include: space launchers, solid-propellant motors, liquid propulsion, Vega, Vega C, Ariane, ESA.
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Avio will act as the sole operator for mission VV29.
Avio is the launch operator for Vega-C, marking the first time the launcher is operated by a private Italian company rather than the ESA.
Avio has completed a transition from hardware supplier to Launch Service Provider and Launch Operator.
Avio obtained a ten-year launch license from French authorities in August 2025.
Avio lists future Vega launches for Sentinel-3C, IRIDE, and PLATiNO.
Avio’s Vega VV29 launch was set for May 19.
Avio’s Ariane VA267 launch was set for February 12.
Avio identifies VV29 as the first launch operated by Avio.
Avio shows about 15 Vega flights currently in backlog.
Avio shows about 30 Ariane flights currently in backlog.
Avio’s Ariane VA268 launch was set for April 30.
Avio shows four Ariane launches in 2025 and three Vega launches in 2025 on its current flight manifest.
Avio SpA is an orbital rocket and tactical defense propulsion hardware manufacturer.
Avio lists future Ariane launches for satcom mega-constellations, Galileo, military satellites, and IRIS².
The ESA Ariane 64 launch vehicle used Avio auxiliary motors in a successful mission.
Avio's Board of Directors appointed Giulio Ranzo as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.
Avio confirmed Roberto Carassai as the executive responsible for preparing corporate accounting documents under Article 154-bis of the TUF.
Avio appointed Letizia Macrì as the sustainability reporting manager with the relevant powers and responsibilities.
Avio set the unit dividend at 0.14846 euro per ordinary share, net of treasury shares.
Avio appointed Vito Di Battista as Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors.