(AGENPARL) - Roma, 3 Luglio 2026 - MAGROUP – Magnaghi Aerospace, the historic Italian company specializing in the design, certification, and manufacturing of advanced aerospace systems, has announced the renewal of its corporate governance with the appointment of Marco Forlani to its Board of Directors.

The appointment, officially confirmed on June 4, 2026, is part of the Group’s long-term development strategy, which aims to double both revenue and workforce over the next five years through a major investment program.

A Legacy Dating Back to 1936

Founded in Naples in 1936, Magnaghi is the oldest company within the Group. Originally established to support the flight operations of the Italian Air Force, the company later collaborated on major aerospace programs involving Aeritalia and Lockheed, progressively expanding its expertise in both military and civil aviation.

Throughout its history, Magnaghi has consistently invested in technological innovation and the development of in-house engineering expertise, a strategy that has enabled the company to become a trusted industrial partner in numerous international aerospace programs.

An Italian Leader in Landing Systems

Today, Magnaghi Aerospace is one of the very few companies worldwide capable of independently designing, certifying, manufacturing, and maintaining complete aircraft landing systems.

With more than 80 years of experience and an industrial presence extending beyond Italy, the Group operates across the aerospace, defense, and civil aviation sectors, reinforcing its position as one of Italy’s leading high-technology companies.

Marco Forlani Joins the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has formally appointed Marco Forlani as a new board member, succeeding Alfonso Sodano.

Forlani is Executive Senior Partner & CEO of HDRA Group, a member of the Governing Council of the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI), and President of the Scientific Committee of the Italian economic and financial publication Italia Informa. He brings more than thirty years of executive leadership experience.

He built an extensive career in the defense sector, serving until 2014 in senior executive roles at Leonardo, where he was Executive Vice President and Corporate Director for External Affairs, Institutional Relations, International Relations, and Communications.

During his career, he also served as Chief Executive Officer of major publishing groups, including L’Espresso and Forbes Italia, and held board positions at several companies, including COGEIN, ELT Elettronica, and Leonardo UK.

A Growth Plan Backed by New Investments

Forlani’s appointment comes as MAGROUP advances an ambitious industrial plan aimed at significantly expanding its production capacity and strengthening its international presence.

Supporting this strategy is a €157 million financing agreement secured with JP Morgan in April 2026, intended to fund new investments, technological innovation, and industrial expansion.

The new MAGROUP Board of Directors consists of Paolo Graziano (Executive Chairman), Guglielmo Maviglia (Chief Operating Officer), Filippo Boria, Andrea Baielli, and Marco Forlani, who will lead the company’s next phase of growth and international development.