On 11 September 2025, H.E. Tan Sri Shahrul Ikram received Mr. Michael Schnabel, Vice President of International Operations and Policy at Boeing.
The discussion focused on strengthening aerospace collaboration, expanding investment opportunities, and exploring future partnerships in advancing Malaysia’s aviation industry.
Boeing’s partnership with Malaysia dates back to 1947, when Malayan Airways (MAL) operated its first Douglas DC-3. Today, the company’s presence includes a corporate office in Kuala Lumpur, a Commercial Airplanes Field Service office at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, a satellite office in Selangor, and a Global Support Center in Cyberjaya. For more than 75 years, Boeing has partnered with Malaysia to advance aerospace and defense capabilities through safety training, sustainability initiatives, supply chain development, academic collaborations, and community engagement.
