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Malaysia clears 737 MAX to resume service
September 3rd 2021
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has cleared the 737 MAX to return to service, two and a half years after the Boeing aircraft was grounded in response to two fatal crashes that killed 346 people. Read More » The regulator said the decision was made after it reviewed and validated all U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and manufacturer publications on the 737 MAX in relation to its return to service. "Based on these and all other related factors, CAAM has conducted a safety risk assessment for the return to service in Malaysia," the CAAM safety directive, signed by CEO, Captain Chester Voo, said. "Upon completion of the reviews, validations and engagements with various stakeholders, CAAM is, with immediate effect, revoking the Safety Directive issued on March 13, 2019 that prohibited operations of Boeing 737-8s into, within and out of Malaysian airspace." The CAAM safety directive said 176 states had lifted their bans on 737 MAX operations, of which 17 were in Asia.
