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Leonardo CEO meets Airbus head to discuss satellite alliance

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Posted on January 28, 2025

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Roberto Cingolani, CEO of Leonardo, meets with Airbus CEO to explore potential satellite alliances, highlighting collaboration in aerospace and defense sectors.
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ROME (Reuters) - Leonardo Chief Executive Roberto Cingolani met the head of French peer Airbus on Tuesday to discuss possible alliances in the satellite industry. "We are working on a satellite

Leonardo and Airbus Explore Potential Satellite Industry Partnership

ROME (Reuters) - Leonardo Chief Executive Roberto Cingolani met the head of French peer Airbus on Tuesday to discuss possible alliances in the satellite industry.

"We are working on a satellite alliance with Airbus and Thales," Cingolani said on the sidelines of a conference, adding that he had met the Airbus CEO earlier on Tuesday in Rome.

Cingolani last summer confirmed ongoing discussions between the Italian aerospace and defence group and France's Airbus and Thales on space alliances.

(Reporting by Angelo Amante, writing by Claudia Cristoferi, editing Gavin Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • Leonardo and Airbus are exploring a satellite industry partnership.
  • Roberto Cingolani met with the Airbus CEO in Rome.
  • Discussions include collaboration with Thales.
  • The meeting took place during a conference in Rome.
  • Ongoing talks have been confirmed since last summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who met with the Airbus CEO?
Leonardo Chief Executive Roberto Cingolani met with the head of Airbus.
What was the purpose of the meeting?
The meeting was to discuss possible alliances in the satellite industry.
Which companies are involved in the satellite alliance discussions?
The discussions involve Leonardo, Airbus, and Thales.
When did Cingolani confirm the ongoing discussions?
Cingolani confirmed the ongoing discussions last summer.
Where did the meeting take place?
The meeting took place in Rome.

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