# Leonardo expects aerostructures joint-venture deal by end of June

Italian defence group Leonardo expects to sign a joint-venture accord for its aerostructures unit by the end of June 2026, after over 14 months of talks with a financial and industrial partner.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-02-25
- Where: Italy
- Status: announced
- Products: aerostructures
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Leonardo](https://endata.com/companies/18893.md)
- [Leonardo](https://endata.com/companies/18893.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/italys-leonardo-expects-aerostructures-joint-venture-deal-by-end-june-2026-02-25/), 2026-02-25: "Italian defence group Leonardo expects to sign a joint-venture accord for its aerostructures unit by the end of June"
- [defensenews.com](https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/26/leonardo-to-set-up-aerostructures-joint-venture-by-mid-year/), 2026-02-26: "The idea is to create a joint venture which will be 50-50 at the beginning, an international company."

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