{"id":33742,"date":"2025-09-17T15:09:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T08:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=33742"},"modified":"2025-09-17T15:09:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T08:09:20","slug":"caam-futurise-to-launch-advanced-air-mobility-concept-of-operations-by-1st-quarter-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=33742","title":{"rendered":"CAAM & Futurise to Launch Advanced Air Mobility Concept of Operations by 1st Quarter of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia<\/span><\/span>, Sept. 17, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia<\/span> (CAAM),\u00a0in\u00a0collaboration\u00a0with Futurise Sdn Bhd, is fast-tracking Malaysia’s<\/span> entry into the era of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This milestone\u00a0initiative\u00a0will\u00a0position Malaysia\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0regional\u00a0leader\u00a0in the low-altitude\u00a0airspace\u00a0economy, paving\u00a0the\u00a0way\u00a0for\u00a0new\u00a0transport\u00a0solutions\u00a0such as electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). To ensure a sustained trajectory for Malaysia’s<\/span> AAM, CAAM and Futurise are on track to develop the AAM\u00a0Concept\u00a0of\u00a0Operations\u00a0(ConOps), targeted for release in the first\u00a0quarter\u00a0of\u00a02026.<\/p>\n

In December 2024<\/span>, CAAM appointed Futurise as the Secretariat of the Advanced Air Mobility Steering Committee (AAM-SC), leveraging Futurise’s experience in regulatory sandboxes for emerging innovations such as drone technology, autonomous vehicles, micromobility and online healthcare services. Apart from overseeing the regulatory sandbox, Futurise will spearhead the development of the ConOps document in alignment with CAAM’s policy direction while contributing its expert insights to the AAM roadmap to ensure a clear and strategic pathway for Malaysia’s<\/span> integration into the low-altitude aviation economy.<\/p>\n

The ConOps will serve as a strategic living document to guide the safe introduction and growth of AAM services in Malaysia<\/span>. It will de\ufb01ne operational scenarios, stakeholder roles, airspace usage and regulatory requirements, thus, enabling the transition\u00a0from\u00a0conceptual\u00a0frameworks\u00a0to\u00a0real-world\u00a0deployment.\u00a0Malaysia’s\u00a0ConOps will align with internationally recognised regulatory frameworks set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Federal\u00a0Aviation\u00a0Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and others. A series of workshops and industry engagements throughout 2025 will ensure input from all corners\u00a0of\u00a0government,\u00a0regulators\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0aviation industry.<\/p>\n

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“From the ConOps, the regulatory sandbox will progress to transition AAM from conceptual discussions to real-world applications. The sandbox will provide a controlled environment for testing and innovation, enabling rapid development\u00a0and safe deployment of AAM technologies\u00a0based\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0ConOps. This\u00a0marks\u00a0a\u00a0significant step in Malaysia’s<\/span> active participation in the global AAM landscape,” said Dato’ Captain Norazman Bin Mahmud, CEO of CAAM.<\/p>\n

Challenges persist in advancing Malaysia’s<\/span> AAM ecosystem especially with the widespread misconception that equates drones with\u00a0AAM.\u00a0Clarifying\u00a0this\u00a0distinction, Dato’ Captain Norazman further stated:<\/p>\n

“While drones are classified as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and are already regulated under Civil Aviation Regulations and Civil Aviation Directives (CAD), AAM encompasses a broader class of aircraft, such as eVTOLs, that require a new regulatory\u00a0approach.\u00a0Part\u00a0of\u00a0Futurise’s\u00a0role\u00a0as\u00a0the\u00a0AAM-SC\u00a0secretariat\u00a0is\u00a0to\u00a0resolve the grey\u00a0area\u00a0of\u00a0AAM\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0new\u00a0aircraft\u00a0segment improved\u00a0with\u00a0greater functionalities”.<\/p>\n

About<\/b>\u00a0Civil<\/b>\u00a0Aviation<\/b>\u00a0Authority<\/b>\u00a0of<\/b>\u00a0Malaysia<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia<\/span> (CAAM) is the national aviation regulator, entrusted with ensuring the safety, security, and efficiency of Malaysia’s<\/span> civil aviation sector. CAAM provides comprehensive safety and security oversight of flight\u00a0operations,\u00a0aviation\u00a0personnel licensing, and is responsible for the provision of air navigation services and air traffic management across Malaysian airspace. Operating in accordance with international standards set by the International Civil\u00a0Aviation\u00a0Organization\u00a0(ICAO),\u00a0CAAM\u00a0is\u00a0committed\u00a0to fostering a safe, sustainable, and forward-looking aviation ecosystem through regulatory excellence, innovation, and strategic collaboration.<\/p>\n

About<\/b>\u00a0Futurise<\/b><\/p>\n

Futurise is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cyberview Sdn Bhd under\u00a0the\u00a0Ministry of\u00a0Finance.\u00a0It is mandated by the Government of Malaysia<\/span> to manage the National Regulatory Sandbox, providing public policy advisory and acting as a key enabler of regulatory solutions to expedite innovation and future-proof Malaysia’s<\/span> economy.<\/p>\n

Follow<\/b>\u00a0Futurise<\/b>\u00a0&<\/b>\u00a0CAAM<\/b>\u00a0social<\/b>\u00a0media<\/b>\u00a0for<\/b>\u00a0updates:<\/b><\/p>\n

FB: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/futurisemy\/<\/u><\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/u>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CivilAviationAuthorityOfMalaysia<\/a><\/u>\u00a0
Of\ufb01cial Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/futurisemy<\/u><\/a><\/u>\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/caa_malaysia\/<\/u><\/a>
<\/u>Linkedin:\u00a0https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/futurise\/<\/u><\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/u>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/civil-aviation-authority-of-malaysia\/<\/a><\/u>\u00a0
Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/FuturiseMY<\/u><\/a>
<\/u>X:\u00a0https:\/\/x.com\/caa_malaysia<\/u><\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia<\/span><\/span>, Sept. 17, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia<\/span> (CAAM),\u00a0in\u00a0collaboration\u00a0with Futurise Sdn Bhd, is fast-tracking Malaysia’s<\/span> entry into the era of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This milestone\u00a0initiative\u00a0will\u00a0position Malaysia\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0regional\u00a0leader\u00a0in the low-altitude\u00a0airspace\u00a0economy, paving\u00a0the\u00a0way\u00a0for\u00a0new\u00a0transport\u00a0solutions\u00a0such as electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). To ensure a sustained trajectory for Malaysia’s<\/span> AAM, CAAM and Futurise are on track to develop the AAM\u00a0Concept\u00a0of\u00a0Operations\u00a0(ConOps), targeted for release in the first\u00a0quarter\u00a0of\u00a02026.<\/p>\n

In December 2024<\/span>, CAAM appointed Futurise as the Secretariat of the Advanced Air Mobility Steering Committee (AAM-SC), leveraging Futurise’s experience in regulatory sandboxes for emerging innovations such as drone technology, autonomous vehicles, micromobility and online healthcare services. Apart from overseeing the regulatory sandbox, Futurise will spearhead the development of the ConOps document in alignment with CAAM’s policy direction while contributing its expert insights to the AAM roadmap to ensure a clear and strategic pathway for Malaysia’s<\/span> integration into the low-altitude aviation economy.<\/p>\n

The ConOps will serve as a strategic living document to guide the safe introduction and growth of AAM services in Malaysia<\/span>. It will de\ufb01ne operational scenarios, stakeholder roles, airspace usage and regulatory requirements, thus, enabling the transition\u00a0from\u00a0conceptual\u00a0frameworks\u00a0to\u00a0real-world\u00a0deployment.\u00a0Malaysia’s\u00a0ConOps will align with internationally recognised regulatory frameworks set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Federal\u00a0Aviation\u00a0Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and others. A series of workshops and industry engagements throughout 2025 will ensure input from all corners\u00a0of\u00a0government,\u00a0regulators\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0aviation industry.<\/p>\n

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“From the ConOps, the regulatory sandbox will progress to transition AAM from conceptual discussions to real-world applications. The sandbox will provide a controlled environment for testing and innovation, enabling rapid development\u00a0and safe deployment of AAM technologies\u00a0based\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0ConOps. This\u00a0marks\u00a0a\u00a0significant step in Malaysia’s<\/span> active participation in the global AAM landscape,” said Dato’ Captain Norazman Bin Mahmud, CEO of CAAM.<\/p>\n

Challenges persist in advancing Malaysia’s<\/span> AAM ecosystem especially with the widespread misconception that equates drones with\u00a0AAM.\u00a0Clarifying\u00a0this\u00a0distinction, Dato’ Captain Norazman further stated:<\/p>\n

“While drones are classified as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and are already regulated under Civil Aviation Regulations and Civil Aviation Directives (CAD), AAM encompasses a broader class of aircraft, such as eVTOLs, that require a new regulatory\u00a0approach.\u00a0Part\u00a0of\u00a0Futurise’s\u00a0role\u00a0as\u00a0the\u00a0AAM-SC\u00a0secretariat\u00a0is\u00a0to\u00a0resolve the grey\u00a0area\u00a0of\u00a0AAM\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0new\u00a0aircraft\u00a0segment improved\u00a0with\u00a0greater functionalities”.<\/p>\n

About<\/b>\u00a0Civil<\/b>\u00a0Aviation<\/b>\u00a0Authority<\/b>\u00a0of<\/b>\u00a0Malaysia<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia<\/span> (CAAM) is the national aviation regulator, entrusted with ensuring the safety, security, and efficiency of Malaysia’s<\/span> civil aviation sector. CAAM provides comprehensive safety and security oversight of flight\u00a0operations,\u00a0aviation\u00a0personnel licensing, and is responsible for the provision of air navigation services and air traffic management across Malaysian airspace. Operating in accordance with international standards set by the International Civil\u00a0Aviation\u00a0Organization\u00a0(ICAO),\u00a0CAAM\u00a0is\u00a0committed\u00a0to fostering a safe, sustainable, and forward-looking aviation ecosystem through regulatory excellence, innovation, and strategic collaboration.<\/p>\n

About<\/b>\u00a0Futurise<\/b><\/p>\n

Futurise is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cyberview Sdn Bhd under\u00a0the\u00a0Ministry of\u00a0Finance.\u00a0It is mandated by the Government of Malaysia<\/span> to manage the National Regulatory Sandbox, providing public policy advisory and acting as a key enabler of regulatory solutions to expedite innovation and future-proof Malaysia’s<\/span> economy.<\/p>\n

Follow<\/b>\u00a0Futurise<\/b>\u00a0&<\/b>\u00a0CAAM<\/b>\u00a0social<\/b>\u00a0media<\/b>\u00a0for<\/b>\u00a0updates:<\/b><\/p>\n

FB: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/futurisemy\/<\/u><\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/u>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CivilAviationAuthorityOfMalaysia<\/a><\/u>\u00a0
Of\ufb01cial Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/futurisemy<\/u><\/a><\/u>\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/caa_malaysia\/<\/u><\/a>
<\/u>Linkedin:\u00a0https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/futurise\/<\/u><\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/u>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/civil-aviation-authority-of-malaysia\/<\/a><\/u>\u00a0
Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/FuturiseMY<\/u><\/a>
<\/u>X:\u00a0https:\/\/x.com\/caa_malaysia<\/u><\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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