• New operations concept designed to enhance efficiency, predictability, and sustainability in air traffic management.
• Joint effort will support Malaysia’s vision for a safe, efficient and sustainable aviation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, August 5, 2025 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) have teamed up to make air traffic operations more efficient at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

This strategic collaboration will enhance operational efficiency at one of Southeast Asia’s busiest airports, streamlining coordination between pilots and air traffic controllers for smoother air traffic management. The new operational concept, once implemented, will improve how airplanes approach and land, using smarter flight paths and descent profiles. These changes will help reduce fuel burn and minimize delays, while keeping the existing airspace design intact.

CAAM and Boeing worked closely together to assess current operations and developed the new concept which will be going through a regulatory review and certification in Malaysia. Once the new concept is certified, Boeing will support CAAM through the implementation process. Boeing is applying its global expertise in airplane performance and air traffic management to support Malaysia’s aviation goals.

“Air passenger growth in Malaysia is expected to grow by 50 percent over the next five years,” said Mike Sinnett, senior vice president of Product Strategy, Product Development and Development Programs, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We’re committed to supporting Malaysia’s civil aviation industry and working with CAAM to deliver sustainable, long-term solutions that enhance the safety and efficiency of its modern air traffic system.”

Dato’ Captain Norazman Mahmud, Chief Executive Officer of CAAM, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, “This initiative is a crucial step in aligning Malaysia’s air traffic management with international best practices. By partnering with Boeing, we are harnessing global expertise to optimize operations at KLIA, ensuring we are ready to accommodate future growth safely and sustainably. This effort reflects CAAM’s continued commitment to innovation and regulatory excellence in Malaysia’s aviation sector.”

About Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM)

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is the national aviation regulator, entrusted with ensuring the safety, security, and efficiency of Malaysia’s civil aviation sector. CAAM provides comprehensive oversight of flight operations, aviation personnel licensing, and is responsible for the provision of air navigation services and air traffic management across Malaysian airspace. Operating in accordance with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), CAAM is committed to fostering a safe, sustainable, and forward-looking aviation ecosystem through regulatory excellence, innovation, and strategic collaboration.

About Boeing

A leading global aerospace company, Boeing’s relationship with Malaysia dates to 1947 when Malayan Airways Limited acquired its first Douglas DC-3. Boeing and Malaysia have worked in partnership for 78 years to support the development of aerospace and defense capabilities in the country. Today, Boeing presence in Malaysia covers commercial aviation, defense and services, manufacturing, supply chain development, safety training, sustainability workshops and studies, university collaborations and community support initiatives. The Boeing Composites Malaysia facility in Kedah provides composite products and subassemblies for all Boeing commercial airplane models and is Boeing’s first wholly owned manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia.