Low cost airline Ryanair has abandoned its plans for transatlantic flights not long after its board had approved the move.
The plans were first mooted in 2008, however, in a statement released on Thursday, Ryanair said it "has not considered or approved any transatlantic project and does not intend to do so".
Amazon given go-ahead for drone trials in US
Amazon is due to start trialling its drone-based system for online deliveries in the US after being given the green light by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
People with current pilot licenses will be able to test the unmanned aircraft, which the online retailer is hoping to use in customer deliveries, although the drones will have to remain within sight of the pilot and can only be used during daylight hours.
