The development of a broad portfolio of intellectual property is a fundamental business strategy whose benefits include increased sales, participation in state of the art programmes and cross-licensing opportunities.

Alenia Aeronautica has a growing number of proprietary technologies that range from developing a full skylight simulator to modelling the effect of lightning bolts on airframes. Innovative manufacturing techniques in both conventional metal alloys and new composite materials represent a specific area of Alenia Aeronautica experience.