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Malaysia's aviation regulator and EHang open sandbox to assess eVTOL safety

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia and EHang have begun a sandbox cooperation to assess airworthiness, operational safety, personnel competency and maintenance arrangements for EHang's proposed eVTOL activities in Malaysia. Any demonstration or trial will need separate approval from CAAM and other authorities.

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia and EHang have begun a sandbox cooperation to assess airworthiness, operational safety, personnel competency and maintenance arrangements for EHang's proposed eVTOL activities in Malaysia. Any demonstration or trial will need separate approval from CAAM and other authorities.

Why it matters: It gives Malaysia a structured, evidence-based route towards licensing pilotless air taxi operations.

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Innovation and air mobilitySoutheast Asia and the Pacific Islands21 Oct 2026
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