Antonio Maglione currently serves as VP Engineering at Piaggio Aero Industries, a position held since January 2005, overseeing all R&D programs with an average of 200 personnel focused on designing and upgrading aircraft. Prior to this, Antonio worked as Chief Technical Officer and Head of Design Organisation, ensuring compliance with EASA CS25 regulations. Antonio began working at Piaggio Aero Industries in 2001 as Director of Engineering for a separate R&D site, managing approximately 50 staff. Antonio's career includes a significant tenure at Alenia Aeronautica from 1984 to 2000, where roles included C27J Airframe Manager and Head of Structural Engineering Department, leading teams of over 110 across multiple locations, and significant contributions to various civil aviation programs. Antonio Maglione earned a degree from Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II from 1977 to 1982.