Avio Group is an aerospace sector global leader. The experience and know-how built up over more than 50 years lies behind Avio’s embodiment of excellence in terms of launch systems, solid, liquid and cryogenic propulsion and military systems propulsion.
The Group directly employs in Italy and overseas approx. 1,000 highly-qualified personnel at the main Colleferro facilities on the outskirts of Rome and at other locations in Campania, Piedmont and Sardinia. Additional operating sites are located overseas (in France and French Guyana).

The Group is currently involved in the Launch Systems and space propulsion sector, particularly with regards to the design, development, production and integration of:

• space transport systems (Vega Launcher and future developments);
• solid and liquid propulsion systems for launchers (Ariane 5 Launcher and Ariane 6 Launcher);
• solid propulsion systems for tactical missiles (Aspide, Aster, CAMM-ER, MARTE);
• liquid propulsion systems for satellites;
• new low environmental impact propulsion systems;
• ground infrastructure for launcher preparation and launch.