Lima'23: Langkawi air space closed from May 18, drones prohibited, says CAAM


File picture of a previous edition of Lima. — ZHAFARAN NASIB / The Star

PUTRAJAYA: The Langkawi airspace will be closed from Thursday (May 18) until May 27 as published in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) Supplement in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima'23), says Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) CEO Norazman Mahmud.

Also prohibited during this period is the operation of drones to avoid any untoward incidents, especially involving the safety and security of the public and aircraft currently operating in the Langkawi airspace, he said.

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