The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has started a comprehensive review of Regulation 147 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016 on the operation of foreign-registered aircraft in general aviation.
Its chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said the review is in line with the safety recommendations provided by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the proposed new regulations are expected to be published by the end of 2024.
“This review aims to empower CAAM with improved oversight capabilities regarding foreign-registered aircraft operating within Malaysia, ensuring that all aviation activities in the country adhere to the highest safety standards,” he said in a statement yesterday.
The new proposed regulations reflect CAAM’s dedication to continuous improvement of aviation safety practices.
“Following the Elmina incident on August 17, 2023, CAAM has intensified its surveillance measures during ramp inspections, particularly at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, where there is a significant concentration of general aviation activity,” Norazman said.
These measures demonstrate CAAM’s ongoing commitment to ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all aviation operations.
“CAAM remains steadfast to uphold the highest standards of safety and efficiency in Malaysia’s aviation sector and extends its gratitude to stakeholders for their continued support and cooperation as we implement these important enhancements,” he explained.
In the August 17 incident, a Beechcraft Model 390 jet en route to the Subang airport crashed near Elmina, Shah Alam, Selangor, killing 10 people on board and two others on the ground.
