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Leonardo CEO meets Airbus head to discuss satellite alliance
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 28, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026
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Leonardo and Airbus are in talks for a satellite industry partnership, with discussions involving Thales. The CEOs met in Rome to explore potential alliances.
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 about Leonardo CEO meets Airbus head to discuss satellite alliance
1Who met with the Airbus CEO?
Leonardo Chief Executive Roberto Cingolani met with the head of Airbus.
2What was the purpose of the meeting?
The meeting was to discuss possible alliances in the satellite industry.
3Which companies are involved in the satellite alliance discussions?
The discussions involve Leonardo, Airbus, and Thales.
4When did Cingolani confirm the ongoing discussions?
Cingolani confirmed the ongoing discussions last summer.
5Where did the meeting take place?
The meeting took place in Rome.
