Avio picks developer for first US rocket motor production facility
Top Stories Tamfitronics Inside Avio’s manufacturing site in Colleferro near Rome, Italy. Credit: Avio / Michele D'OttavioTAMPA, Fla. — Italian rocket maker Avio plans to set up its first solid motor production facility in the United States in 2028 to capture growing demand in the space and defense markets.The company’s recently established U.S.-based subsidiary said Oct. 29 that it has contracted real estate development firm ACMI Properties to pick a location for the factory in the first half of 2025.While the facility’s core focus would be on missiles for U.S. government tactical needs, following a contract with defense contractor Raytheon and a partnership with the U.S. Army, Avio USA CEO James Syring said there is also strong demand for boosters from commercial space launchers.“The demand signal was very, very strong on the defense tactical side,” said...