AirAsia said the aircraft had undergone all required maintenance checks prior to departure, including routine 36-hour inspections involving both visual and physical assessments, and had met all preflight safety requirements
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has given Malaysian-based airlines and operators of the Boeing 737-8 MAX until January 10 to conduct inspections on their fleets’ rudder control systems for possible loose hardware.
More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights
