General : Aviation Safety Must Be Personal, Intelligence Key To Preventing Accidents - CAAM CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is calling for the use of safety intelligence, including artificial intelligence (AI), data and collective expertise to prevent aviation accidents and advanced the goal of zero fatalities.
Aviation authorities in Malaysia must prioritize personal safety and acknowledge their responsibility to prevent loss of life, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer, Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud. He emphasized the need to utilize safety intelligence, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to analyze data and mitigate accidents.
Norazman expressed his emotional connection to recent tragedies, like the Long Lellang Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash that killed five people, and highlighted the importance of harnessing collective knowledge and experience to fuel safety initiatives. The Malaysia Aviation Safety Seminar 2026 (MASS 26) aimed to instill a stronger safety culture by leveraging the insights of 5,000 years of accumulated experience and knowledge.
Norazman expressed hope that advancements in AI and other forms of intelligence could pave the way for a future with zero fatalities in the industry.
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