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PUTRAJAYA – The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has approved the operations of the Boeing 737-8 and Boeing 737-9 (commercially known as ‘Boeing 737 MAX’) in Malaysia following its suspension in March 2019 with the release of CAAM Safety Directive 01/2021 - Operations of Boeing 737-8/-9 (MAX), dated 2nd September 2021. The Safety Directive 01/2021 revokes the previous Safety Directive issued on the 13th March 2019 that prohibits the operations of B737 MAX 8 in Malaysia. This new directive is applicable to both Malaysian and foreign air operators that intend to conduct commercial flights with the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into, within or out of Malaysian airspace.
CAAM has been closely monitoring the approval process and the extensive work undertaken by all parties involved particularly from The Boeing Company and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). CAAM recognized the work of the FAA as the State of Design and accepted the comprehensive return-to-service requirements set by the FAA for the Boeing 737 MAX.
In relation to this, all operators shall comply with the requirements as stated in CAAM Safety Directive 01/2021 before the first commercial flight performed by Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into, within or out of Malaysian airspace.
CAAM would like to reassure that all aircraft operating into Malaysia comply with all regulatory, technical, and testing requirements. CAAM will continue to monitor the situation and ensure strict compliance with regulations and directives. Any violations will be dealt with seriously.

CAPTAIN CHESTER VOO
Chief Executive Officer
Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

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