DGCA/61 Malaysia convenes aviation leaders
DGCA/61 Malaysia brings more than 500 participants from 35 countries together in Kuala Lumpur for the 61st Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Region, from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), the conference gathers civil aviation directors general, senior government officials, regulators, international organisations and industry leaders. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook officiated the opening ceremony, attended by senior International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) leaders.
Technology, safety and regional cooperation
The conference theme centres on emerging technologies for safe, secure, sustainable and efficient aviation. The agenda covers aviation safety and air navigation, security and facilitation, environmental sustainability, economic development, capacity-building and regional cooperation.
Discussions also address responsible technology adoption, digitalisation and innovation to strengthen regulatory capabilities and operational resilience. Delegates exchange knowledge, present working papers and share practices to help coordinate responses to common and emerging challenges.
Aviation Malaysia covers this CAAM announcement as regional aviation authorities meet to discuss technology adoption and cooperation across the Asia and Pacific region.
