Mavcom focuses on smooth, seamless handover to CAAM on Aug 1: Chairman
CAAM will take over Mavcom's regulatory roles and responsibilities within the civil aviation sector on Aug 1.
Mavcom said this will see CAAM managing a wide range of functions, including licensing, the allocation of air traffic rights, airport development, rural air services, economic and competition matters, as well as overall regulatory oversight.
CAAM will also handle the operation of digital platforms such as AeroFile and AeroLicence, used for processing overflight and landing permits, along with licensing applications.
"As part of this transition, Mavcom's existing regulatory functions and responsibilities will be assumed by CAAM, in accordance with the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Dissolution) Act 2024 [Act 856]," it said.
Mavcom executive chairman Datuk Seri Saripuddin Kasim said the commission's main focus is to ensure the transition process is smooth and seamless, with minimal impact on stakeholders and the public.
"The sustainability and continued growth of Malaysia's aviation industry remain at the forefront of our efforts throughout this process.
"On behalf of Mavcom, I express my deepest appreciation to the past and present members of the commission, committee nembers, as well as the Mavcom staff," he said.
The commission said it remains fully dedicated to carrying out its mandate and responsibilities up until the date of the rationalisation.
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