KUALA LUMPUR (17 August): The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has initiated a comprehensive review of Regulation 147 of the Civil Aviation Rules 2016, which concerns the operation of foreign-registered aircraft in general aviation.
In a statement released late Friday night, CAAM chief executive Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said the aim of the review was to provide CAAM with better oversight capabilities over foreign-registered aircraft operating in Malaysia.
“CAAM expects to publish the new proposed regulations by the end of 2024, reflecting our commitment to continuously improving aviation safety practices,” he added.
The move is in line with the safety recommendations of the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
On Friday, the bureau concluded in the final report of its investigation into the August 17, 2023 crash of a private jet at a highway interchange near Bandar Elmina in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, that human error by the flight crew was the main cause of the accident. According to news reports, the report released by the Transport Ministry revealed that the accident was caused by the two-person flight crew accidentally deploying their spoilers during a pre-landing checklist.
Following the plane crash, CAAM said it had intensified its surveillance activities during ramp inspections, particularly at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Selangor, where there is a significant concentration of general aviation activities.
Ten people were killed in the incident, including eight on board the aircraft and two road users.
According to reports, the jet carried the registration number N28JV, which meant it was registered with the U.S. Federal Aviation Authority.
“These measures demonstrate CAAM’s continued commitment to ensuring safety and regulatory compliance throughout its flight operations,” Norazman said.
Currently, Malaysian civil aviation regulations state that foreign-registered aircraft can operate in Malaysian airspace for a maximum of six months, but this period can be extended with the approval of the regulator.
