Manna Air Delivery wins dual awards at Aviation Industry Awards 2025

Commended for exemplary performance over the past year, Manna Air Delivery won dual awards at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025, securing both the Best Use of Technology Award and Aviation Innovation Award for its autonomous drone delivery platform that has transformed last-mile logistics across Irish airspace.

The company's integration of advanced aircraft design with AI-powered flight systems addresses critical delivery challenges while establishing new operational standards in commercial drone aviation.

Manna's platform operates through autonomous navigation systems that process real-time weather data, airspace restrictions, and obstacle detection inputs simultaneously, enabling safe flight operations in complex urban environments. The technology delivers goods directly to customers within minutes, eliminating traditional logistics constraints while maintaining rigorous safety protocols across thousands of commercial flights.

The company's approach to regulatory compliance has proven equally transformative, working directly with the Irish Aviation Authority to develop operational frameworks that enable scaled drone deployment while maintaining stringent safety oversight.

"This entrant captured the judges' attention as a clear leader in innovation, delivering technology with the potential to be truly transformational. Through the integration of advanced drone design, the team is redefining how technology can positively impact both society and the environment. A world-class example of forward-thinking innovation, Manna demonstrates how purpose and progress can fly hand in hand," the panel said.

With 2025's excellence as a guide, Manna's dual recognition reflects the aviation sector's accelerating embrace of autonomous systems, where innovation is increasingly measured by operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and measurable environmental benefits delivered simultaneously.

As anticipation builds for the 2026 awards cycle, who will define the next benchmark for aviation technology and innovation?

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