Avio is also a leader in the sector of helicopter engines, developing and producing turboshafts and power transmission gearboxes for the main rotor and the tail rotor. In this connection, in addition to its consolidated partnership with General Electric relative to the T700 family engine, we should mention the joint projects conducted with Eurocopter and Sikorsky in the field of power transmission gearboxes.

Avio has played an outstanding role in promoting the 20th century’s great technological revolution in marine propulsion. avFiat’s research laboratories and plants started designing and producing marine engines as early as 1903. Safety and high performance have been consolidated characteristics ever since.

In 1996, Avio took over BPD "Difesa e Spazio", a leading European company in the field of military and space propulsion, which started its industrial activities at the beginning of the last century, in 1913, with explosives and propellants for military applications.

The activity in repair and overhaul, technical support and maintenance of aeroengines and aero-derivative engine is becoming an increasingly important part of our business. The company’s nearly 100-year history and expertise in the engine sector enable Avio to follow the product over its entire life cycle, thus guaranteeing customers the advantage of quality performance and contained costs.