Riccardo Procacci is the CEO of Avio Aero and the President and CEO of Propulsion and Additive Technologies with more than 25 years of GE experience. In 2013, Riccardo joined GE Aerospace Systems as the Avio Integration Leader, based in Turin, Italy. In this role, Riccardo led the team that planned the smooth transition of Avio into GE, and in mid-2013 he was appointed as CEO of Avio Aero. In May 2020, he assumed additional responsibilities as CEO of GE Additive, and in December 2022 increased his leadership scope to include the Dowty Propellers and Unison Industries teams, becoming President and CEO of Propulsion and Additive Technologies.

Riccardo holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a Ph.D. in turbomachinery from the University of Rome “La Sapienza”.

Keynote: How Avio Aero is inventing the future of flight in Europe

Abstract:

Sustainability is the challenge for aviation industry, and we are strongly committed in the research and development of new, breakthrough technologies to enable the introduction of innovative engine architectures. From regional hybrid-electric to open fan passing by hydrogen combustion technologies, Avio Aero is working alongside EU institutions, its technology development clusters, GE Aerospace and other main aviation companies in Europe to shape the future of flight.