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Wing and DoorDash Expand Drone Delivery to Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Alphabet's Wing and DoorDash are bringing fast drone delivery to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, allowing customers to receive meals from 50 local merchants in as little as 15 minutes.

Wing Drones Now Transport Blood Samples Between London Hospitals

Alphabet X spinoff Wing actively shuttles blood samples between two major London hospitals in just three minutes per flight. This urban medical drone program highlights a growing shift toward using autonomous aircraft to bypass city gridlock for critical healthcare logistics.

Wing Launches First FAA-Approved Commercial Drone Deliveries in the US

Alphabet's Wing begins delivering packages to U.S. customers in Virginia through a new pilot program with Walgreens and FedEx. This milestone marks the first federally approved commercial drone delivery operation in the country.

Alphabet's Wing Releases OpenSky App to Guide Australian Drone Flights

Alphabet subsidiary Wing introduces OpenSky, a new app that helps Australian drone operators identify safe flight zones and avoid restrictions. The tool replaces an older government app as the first third-party platform connected to the country's new aviation safety system.

FAA Grants First Airline Certification to Google's Wing Drone Delivery Service

The Federal Aviation Administration officially certifies Alphabet's Wing Aviation to operate as a commercial airline, marking a first for the U.S. drone delivery industry. This approval allows the Google spinoff to begin delivering everyday packages directly to American homes.

Alphabet's Wing Earns First FAA Air Carrier Certification for Drone Deliveries

Wing becomes the first drone delivery company to receive an FAA Air Carrier Certification, paving the way for commercial operations in the United States. The company plans to launch its initial delivery trials in Virginia later this year.