AVI-SPL and Matternet partner on autonomous drone delivery for mission-critical service logistics. September 15, 2026 06:00 ET | Source: Matternet Inc. TAMPA, Fla. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - AVI-SPL, the world's leading provider of digital workplace technology solutions, today announced a partnership with Matternet, the world's only FAA Type-Certified drone delivery platform, to deploy drone logistics to speed service delivery across metropolitan markets. The partnership pairs AVI-SPL's service, integration, and supply chain network with Matternet's autonomous drone technology to deliver critical equipment and replacement parts to field technicians in minutes, reducing delays in congested urban and suburban areas. "At AVI-SPL, we are always looking for new ways to enhance the customer experience and support our technicians in the field," said John Murphy, COO at AVI-SPL. "This partnership is an important step toward reimagining how critical equipment moves through our service ecosystem. Autonomous drone delivery can improve responsiveness, reduce transportation delays, and create entirely new service capabilities for our customers." Expected use cases include: * Rapid delivery of critical parts to AVI-SPL installers and technicians working in congested downtown areas, avoiding ground-transportation delays. * Premium service offerings with faster response times and tighter service-level agreements (SLAs) for customers requiring the highest levels of support. * Broader integration across AVI-SPL's supply chain network to reduce road transportation and increase efficiency in dense metropolitan markets. "Drone delivery will transform time-critical B2B logistics," said Andreas Raptopoulos, Founder and CEO of Matternet. "Instead of waiting hours for a part, a technician can have it within minutes, which allows a job to be completed faster and at a lower cost. We're excited to partner with AVI-SPL to bring the value of ultra-fast autonomous delivery to this vertical." The collaboration reflects AVI-SPL's commitment to using advanced technology to solve real-world business challenges. For AVI-SPL's customers, the long-term vision is faster issue resolution and access to differentiated support offerings built on next-generation delivery. About AVI-SPL AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. As the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, including award-winning managed services, AVI-SPL's highly-trained team works hand in hand with organizations worldwide - including over 86% of Fortune 100 companies - to strategize, design, deploy, manage, and support AV and UC solutions that are simple to use, scalable, serviceable, and measurable to ensure business objectives are achieved. Visit AVISPL.com to learn more, or connect with AVI-SPL on LinkedIn. About Matternet Matternet is a leading developer of commercial drone delivery systems for urban and suburban environments. The company builds the Matternet M2 drone, the Matternet Station, and the Matternet Software Platform and operates its technology directly for customers or in partnership with logistics organizations such as UPS. Matternet has achieved many industry firsts, including being the first company authorized for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations over cities in Switzerland, the first to launch routine revenue-generating drone delivery operations in the U.S., and the first to achieve standard Type Certification and Production Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Matternet is partnered with UPS and Ameriflight for operations under Part 135. Matternet has operated commercially for more than a decade, beginning with humanitarian drone delivery missions in 2014, launching B2B healthcare operations in Europe in 2017 and the U.S. in 2019, and expanding into B2C drone delivery operations in Silicon Valley in 2024. To date, Matternet's technology has enabled more than 60,000 commercial flights across dense urban and suburban environments in the U.S. and Europe. 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Sanjay Shah becomes supervisory board member at Matternet. Jul 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM Sanjay Shah, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Starbucks, will become a new member of the board of directors of Matternet. This was announced by the company based in Mountain View, California. According to the company, Shah brings more than 30 years of experience in operational management and supply chain logistics, which he has gained at various companies such as Gopuff, Beyond Meat, Tesla, Amazon, and Dell. Expertise for Matternet. According to Matternet, Sanjay Shah has acquired knowledge in designing and scaling complex business operations throughout his career. These experiences span several industries, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, energy, and consumer goods. Shah's expertise is considered valuable by Matternet, especially regarding the company's planned expansion into healthcare, food, and retail. Andreas Raptopoulos, founder and CEO of Matternet, comments on Shah's appointment: "Drone delivery is entering a new phase and evolving from initial commercial deployments to a scalable, everyday infrastructure."

Matternet, holder of FAA Type Certification for drone delivery, has appointed Sanjay Shah to its board of directors. Shah serves as executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at Starbucks and has held senior roles at Gopuff, Beyond Meat, Tesla, Amazon, and Dell across a 30-year career. The appointment adds operational expertise as Matternet expands its drone delivery platform across healthcare, food, and retail markets. The company recently partnered with SoftBank Robotics America and launched operations for the UK's National Health Service, connecting two central London hospital campuses. Matternet has completed over 60,000 commercial flights across urban environments in the US and Europe since beginning operations in 2014.