JAKARTA - Amazon has canceled plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy. The cancellation was announced on Sunday, December 28, just after Amazon conducted an operational review of the business.
Although the company has made positive progress with the aviation regulator in Italy, it is worth noting that the regulatory framework for business in the country has not yet supported their long-term goals.
"After conducting a strategic review, we have decided to stop our plans to deliver commercial drones in Italy," Amazon wrote in an official statement to Reuters, quoted on Monday, December 29.
Amazon insists that the business ecosystem factor is the main reason behind the termination of this project. However, a report from Reuters notes that there are regulatory issues that could hinder the sustainability of the drone delivery program in the future.
On the other hand, the Italian civil aviation authority (ENAC), admitted to being surprised by this sudden decision. According to them, the cancellation of the plan to use drones is still related to recent financial events involving the Amazon group.
Amazon first opened a drone delivery effort in Italy in December last year. At the time, Amazon celebrated the success of their first test in the city of San Salvo.
The trial in Abruzzo was also initially predicted to be a gateway for express delivery services in the Italian region. Seeing this cancellation, Amazon seems to be shifting its drone delivery plans to other regions that have more accommodating regulations.
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