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Amazon Halts Prime Air Drone Plans in Italy, Shifts EU Launch Elsewhere

The company notified Italy’s aviation regulator that, after a strategic review, it will pursue certification in another EU state.

Overview

  • ENAC said it received Amazon’s official notice on December 27 that the Prime Air project based in San Salvo, Abruzzo, has been suspended.
  • Amazon said the Italian context does not currently provide the conditions needed for its long‑term objectives for the drone service.
  • ENAC reported that Amazon intends to seek operator certification and launch commercial operations in a different EU member state.
  • Amazon stated that its drone delivery activities in the United States and the United Kingdom continue to progress with testing and deliveries.
  • Local authorities say the U‑Space San Salvo airspace corridor remains scheduled to go operational on January 1, 2026, despite the suspension.