Overview
Avio is a publicly listed space company (launch vehicles, defence) headquartered in Colleferro, Italy, founded in 1912. Its shares trade on Borsa Italiana under the ticker AVIO.
The Italian maker of the Vega-C launcher and of the P120C solid boosters for Ariane 6. Since 2025 Avio markets and operates Vega-C launches itself, and a €400m capital increase is funding a solid rocket motor plant in the US (Virginia) to meet growing defence demand.
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Who pays Avio: contracts and deals
| Date | Type | Counterparty | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Contract | MBDA France — motors for Aster 30 | €35+m | |
| Mar 2026 | Contract | U.S. defence customer — rocket motor for air defence | $65m | |
| Nov 2025 | Equity | Rights issue (capital increase) | €400m | |
| Dec 2024 | Contract | ESA — Vega-C cadence and Vega-E development | €350m |
Is Avio publicly traded?
Yes. Avio is a public company — its shares trade on Borsa Italiana under the ticker AVIO.
Where is Avio based?
Avio is headquartered in Colleferro, Italy. The company was founded in 1912.