EHang and CAAM announce AAM sandbox deal for Malaysia

EHang announced a sandbox cooperation with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to examine the safety, technical and regulatory considerations associated with EHang’s proposed AAM within Malaysia’s Low Altitude Economy. This cooperation marks another overseas regulatory sandbox initiative for EHang, following its efforts in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Hong Kong, China. EHang is working with civil aviation authorities in different markets to develop regulatory pathways tailored to local requirements. The cooperation will provide a platform to examine the technical and operational considerations associated with electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft. Areas of engagement include airworthiness, operational safety, personnel competency and maintenance arrangements. EHang will support CAAM’s assessment of its proposed activities in Malaysia. CAAM will undertake the cooperation in its capacity as Malaysia’s civil aviation regulator. CAAM and EHang recognise that the responsible development of AAM requires a phased approach, supported by technical evidence and robust safety assessment. The cooperation aims to strengthen understanding of emerging aviation technologies while keeping safety and the public interest central to their potential introduction and for the preparation of future AAM commercial operations in Malaysia. “Malaysia embraces the low-altitude economy as a national opportunity, and we are building the regulatory framework for it through an iterative, learn-by-doing approach, with safety as non-negotiable. We welcome collaboration with pioneering technology companies like EHang to develop the low-altitude economy,” said Dato’ Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia. With its established aviation sector and extensive island and coastal tourism offerings, Malaysia has strong potential for low-altitude economy applications. The sandbox cooperation comes as the country steps up efforts to develop the sector. In August 2026, CAAM released a proposed Low Altitude Economy Framework for public consultation and has been working with Futurise on an Advanced Air Mobility Concept of Operations to guide the development of emerging aviation technologies, including eVTOLs. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]