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December 28, 2025
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
The Italian civil aviation ENAC called the decision unexpected, saying in a statement on Saturday the move was motivated by Amazon company policy.
TL;DR
- Amazon has stopped its commercial drone delivery plans in Italy.
- The decision was made after a strategic review.
- Broader business regulatory framework in Italy does not support long-term objectives for the program.
- Despite positive engagement with Italian aerospace regulators, the program will not proceed.
- Amazon had previously announced successful initial tests of delivery drones in San Salvo.
- The Italian civil aviation ENAC found the decision unexpected and linked it to "recent financial events involving the Group."
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