Key facts
- Malaysia expects to release a national roadmap for its commercial drone sector by the end of 2026.
- The plan includes ambitions for launching air taxi services.
- AirAsia is actively exploring drone delivery and air taxi ventures.
- AirAsia's Teleport unit is testing urban drone delivery through a government-backed sandbox.
- AirAsia aims for commercial drone delivery by the end of 2026 and passenger air taxi services within 18 months.
Malaysia is preparing to launch a national strategy for its commercial drone industry by the end of 2026, with aspirations to include air taxi services and establish the country as a regional leader in advanced aviation technologies.
