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ITALY AEROSPACE 2016 Civil aviation - Defense - Aerospace - Regional clusters SMEs - Knowledge exchange - Innovation - Internationalization ITALY AEROSPACE 2016 AEROSPACE ITALY Dear Reader, The Italian Aerospace Industry is an example of resilience throughout these volatile times. Each of the six main regions within the aerospace sector have displayed strength, a drive towards continuous innovation and a push to further develop the industry in the country. Though many wish to see this country unite under a single aerospace flag, it seems that competition and rivalry amongst regions and clusters also fuels the wheels of this moving vessel. Many companies have seen the current political instability in Europe as something that could bring detriment to the aerospace industry, especially given UK-American connections, yet others believe that this may be an opportunity to make the country more of a hub for international players, especially in the Lombardy region. New Earth observation technologies are constantly being developed and innovated to improve the country’s emergency response, as well as to address the migrant crisis in North Africa and the Middle East. New decommissioning solutions are being created in the country in order to address the thousands of new satellites forecast to be launched into orbit in upcoming years. Some also have plans to lead the market in terms of satellite production. A new race for space has arisen and Italy aims to be riding the wave of it. Though most companies agree that the way forward is through internationalization, strong investments are also being made in order to place Italy at the forefront of the aerospace industry. With R&D developments and unparalleled technologies being created in CIRA, as well as the creation of a UAV testing site in Grottaglie Airport, the country is not slowing down despite Leonardo’s decision to outsource some of their manufacturing activities. SMEs are certainly facing difficulty, which means that the race to staying alive will be fiercer than ever in upcoming years. GBR has had the pleasure of learning more about the Italian aerospace industry over the course of several months. We invite you to learn more about the entrepreneurial spirit of the country, as well as understand the larger companies at play, which have been running the show from the origins of the sector. We would also like to thank the hundreds of companies who participated in order to create this report. This would not be possible without your support. We trust you will enjoy our findings. Alice Pascoletti Elisa Iannacone Catherine Howe Harriet Bailey AP EI CH HB 8˚ LIECH. Vaduz 12˚ 16˚ Bern SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA Introduction to Bolzano HUNGARY TRENTINO- Civil FRIULI- Italy's aerospace ALTO ADIGE SLOVENIA VENEZIA- industry Trento GIULIA aviation Ljubljana Zagreb AOSTA SERBIA LOMBARDIA A guide to the country's A buoyant industry VENETO Trieste CROATIA capabilities and regional worldwide is also becoming Milan Venice clusters very competitive Turin Gulf of PIEMONTE FRANCE Venice 6-35 72-121 EMILIA-ROMAGNA Bologna Genoa BOSNIA AND LIGURIA 44˚ HERZEGOVINA 44˚ Sarajevo MONACO SAN Ligurian Florence MARINO Ancona Space Defense Sea MARCHE and security TOSCANA Perugia capabilities MONTENEGRO UMBRIA How companies support Adriatic Podgorica Opportunities within a ASI and ESA programs and Sea captive market technological development Corsica (FR.) VATICAN ABRUZZO CITY Rome 38-71 122-131 MOLISE LAZIO Campobasso APULIA Bari CAMPANIA Brindisi Naples Strait Introduction to Italy's Aerospace Industry 57. Signals from Above 109. Mechanical parts, actuation and engines Salerno BASILICATA of 8. The Path to International Success 59. Interview with Intecs 110. Interview with Ing. Bertolotti 12. Interview with AIAD 60. Interview with e-GEOS 111. Interview with Labormet Due Otranto 40˚ 40˚ 13. Supporting Innovation and Knowledge 61. Interview with PSI 112. Interview with UAS Tyrrhenian Sea Golfo di 62. Interview with D-Orbit 113. Interview with Marc Ingegno SARDEGNA Exchange Taranto 15. Interview with Ministry of Education, 64. Interview with MapSAT 114. Design and Interiors University and Research 65. Interview with Sistematica 115. Interview with Iacobucci HF Aerospace 18. Interview with Leonardo 66. Interview with OHB 116. Interview with A.Abete 20. Interview with CETMA 67. Interview with Aero Sekur 117. Interview with Geven 21. Uniting the Front 68. Innovation 118. Testing and Safety CALABRIA 22. Lazio profile 70. Interview with Sòphia High Tech 119. Interview with Bytest (TÜV SÜD) 23. Interview with Lazio Connect 71. Interview with Itacae 120. Interview with RTM Breda Mediterranean Sea 24. Lombardy profile 121. Interview with ATT 25. Interview with Lombardy Aerospace Cluster Catanzaro 26. Piedmont profile Civil aviation Ionian 28. Campania profile 74. Spreading Wings Defense and Security Sea 29. The Italian Aerospace Research Center 77. Interview with ENAC 124. Breaking ranks (CIRA) 78. Interview with Boeing 127. Interview with Northrop Grumman Palermo 30. Apulia profile 79. Interview with Umbra Cuscinetti 128. Interview with Apulian Aerospace 31. Interview with DTA - DAP 80. Going Global Consortium 32. Umbria profile 82. Interview with Mecaer Aviation 129. Interview with Vitrociset 33. Interview with Umbria Aerospace Cluster 84. Interview with Bisiach & Carrù 130. Innovation in Defense SICILIA 86. Interview with Fidia 132. Expert article by Eurolink Systems Italy 34. Many Bricks Build a Wall Strait 36. GBR 2016 Survey on Italy's Aerospace 88. Interview with Tecno Tessile Adler Industry (I) 90. Interview with UTC of International Boundary Italy Aerospace 2016 91. Interview with ASE Survey and Company Directory Sicily Industry Explorations 92. Interview with Tekspan 136. GBR 2016 Survey on Italy's Aerospace Regional Boundary Global Business Reports Space Capabilities 95. Interview with AENCOM Industry (II) National Capital 40. Through Space and Time 97. Interview with Tubiflex 140. Table of Capabilities This research has been conducted by Alice Pascoletti, Elisa Iannacone, 41. ASI Missions and Projects 98. Interview with Secondo Mona 144. Company Directory Catherine Howe and Harriet Bailey 44. Interview with ASI 99. Components and Manufacturing 150. Credits 36˚ Edited by Alfonso Tejerina and Mungo Smith 36˚ 45. Interview with ESA 100. Interview with Prima Industrie Graphic design by Designa / Özgür & Deniz 46. Interview with EPSL 102. Interview with TXT Group 47. Interview with Space Engineering 104. Interview with Manta Group Valletta A Global Business Reports Publication MALTA For updated industry news from our 48. Interviews with ALTEC 105. Interview with Aviorec on-the-ground teams around the world, 106. Interview with Delta-Ti Impianti please visit our website at gbreports.com, 50. Space Economy subscribe to our newsletter by signing up 52. Interview with SITAEL 107. Interview with OVS Villella to our VIP list through our website, 8˚ 0 50 100 Kilometers 12˚ 16˚ 54. Interview with IDS 108. Interview with Protom Group or follow us on Twitter: @GBReports 0 50 100 Miles Industry Explorations ITALY AEROSPACE 2016 Global Business Reports ITALY AEROSPACE 2016 AEROSPACE ITALY Industry Explorations • GBR • INTRODUCTION TO ITALY'S AEROSPACE INDUSTRY “The Italian aerospace industry is currently the fourth largest in Europe and the seventh largest in the world. Our domestic industry has focused its skills on specific technological areas where there is significant international demand, which has served to enhance the capabilities of both large companies and SMEs.” - Guido Crosetto, President, Italian Industries Federation for Aerospace, Defense and Security (AIAD) Image courtesy of Leonardo EDITORIAL Global Business Reports Global Business Reports FACTSHEET GROWTH, 2006-2015 Source: International Monetary Fund The Path to % 3 3 International Success 2 2 1 1 Aerospace players increasingly look abroad 0 0 -1 -1 -2 -2 -3 -3 -4 -4 8 -5 -5 9 -6 -6 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Long considered a European powerhouse activity, from components and services for innovation and design, it follows that to data collection and handling. Italy was Italy should be well respected on the the third country in the world to launch a global stage in an industry that holds these satellite with the San Marco 1 mission in 1.82 35,708 USD proficiencies as a necessity above all else. 1964 and, today, is one of the largest con- TRILLION USD GDP per capita (PPP) With a turnover of over €15 billion across tributors to many European Space Agency GDP ITALY AT A GLANCE the Aerospace and Defense & Security (ESA) projects, playing a key role in both Sources: CIA World Factbook / IMF sectors, Italy's aerospace industry accounts the International Space Station (ISS) and for 75% of that at €11 billion, making it the ExoMars project. Population: 61,855,120 (July 2015 est.) the seventh largest in the world and fourth Italy is home to several large multination- Land Area: 301,340 sq km largest in Europe. It may only account for als, which include Leonardo (formerly Official Language: Italian Capital: Rome 0.05% of the GDP, but with a workforce of Finmeccanica), Thales Alenia Space, Avio Chief of State: President Sergio Mattarella 48,000 people and a network of over 600 Aero and UTC Aerospace Systems. With (since 3 February 2015) 16.7% Head of Government: Prime Minister Matteo Renzi 2.1% small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as 2015 revenue figures at €13 billion and (since 22 February 2014) Total investment Current account balance well as large