AWS Glue 5.1 Expands Regional Availability and Enhances Data Integration Capabilities

AWS Glue 5.1 reaches 18 new regions, upgrading core engines and adding support for open table formats and fine-grained access control.

By Marcus Lane · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-02-16 · 1 min read

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Retrospective edition: 2026-02-16. Source published: 2026-02-16. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

AWS Glue 5.1, a serverless data integration service, expanded to 18 additional regions, now totaling 33 AWS Regions globally. The release includes upgrades to Apache Spark 3.5.6, Python 3.11, and Scala 2.12.18, resulting in improved performance and security.

This version enhances support for open table formats such as Apache Hudi, Iceberg, and Delta Lake, including version-specific features like default column values and row lineage tracking. It also broadens AWS Lake Formation access controls to support write operations, improving data governance and security in analytical workflows.

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AWS Glue 5.1 is now available in 18 additional regions ↗

Source published 2026-02-16. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.