EHang Enters Regulatory Sandbox Cooperation With Malaysia's Civil Aviation Authority
Why It MattersMalaysia's move to test eVTOL rules through sandbox schemes with Chinese manufacturers suggests Southeast Asian regulators may build advanced air mobility frameworks through operator-led trials before formal certification rules exist.
EHang announced a regulatory sandbox cooperation with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to assess airworthiness, operational safety, personnel qualification and maintenance requirements for eVTOL operations in the country. The agreement was announced on October 22, 2026, at Transport Expo Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.

Separately, Sunway Group said it is exploring eVTOL trials with AutoFlight for logistics, emergency response and passenger transport. CoolFly will fly its Dream ST at Maldives Expo 2026 in what is described as the country's first cross-island flight of a personal flyin…

















































