Aurora PostgreSQL now supports querying of Apache Iceberg and Parquet data
Amazon Aurora Β· 2026-09-30
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 17.11, 18.6 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all commercial and GovCloud (US) Regions |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your Aurora PostgreSQL deployments to versions 17.11, 18.6, and higher to leverage the new capability of querying Apache Iceberg and Parquet data without ETL pipelines.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the new feature to create PostgreSQL foreign tables referencing Iceberg and Parquet data, utilizing DuckDBβs high-performance query engine for improved data lake integration.
For Executives
Evaluate the new capability to directly query Apache Iceberg and Parquet data in data lakes using Aurora PostgreSQL to enhance data integration and reduce costs associated with ETL pipelines and data duplication.
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