Indonesia

By Chen Chuanren
The new Indonesia government of President Prabowo Subianto reportedly is restarting the second north Bali airport project, after years of starts and stops.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has ordered that Nusantara airport become a commercial airport, to facilitate the growth of the new capital.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Chinese company Zhongce Beifang Science and Technology is presenting a range of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to Indonesia, including its LM-10 loitering munition.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesian airframe manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) will be responsible for the reassembly of the aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia's two airport operators, Angkasa Pura 1 (AP1) and Angkasa Pura 2 (AP2), have officially merged into a single entity, InJourney Airports.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Turkish Aerospace Industries has officially opened an office in Bandung, Indonesia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesian airline TransNusa has completed a short runway verification flight using a Comac ARJ21 at Nabire Douw Aturure Airport in the West Papua region.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren, Kim Minseok, Robert Wall
Seoul is preparing its future fighter for near-term service and a long-term evolution.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus’ high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) spinoff Aalto has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian telecommunications company Mitratel.
Commercial Space

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia President Joko Widodo is looking to use the country’s massive coconut production as a potential feedstock to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The new head of South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration is taking a tough line on Indonesia's wavering commitment to the KF-21 program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Pertamina has developed and produced the SAF J2.4, a blend made up of palm oil components.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
A new cost-sharing arrangement on the development of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter jet will see Indonesia slash its contribution.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Alan Dron
BBN Airlines Indonesia’s initial fleet plans are hampered by a lack of available pre-owned aircraft in the market, CEO Martynas Grigas tells Aviation Daily.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The Indonesian Defense Ministry has chosen to walk away from its contract to acquire 12 ex-Qatari Mirage 2000-5 citing costs.
Singapore Airshow

By David Casey
An air service agreement between South Korea and Indonesia is expected to open new regional routes between the countries.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Two Indonesian engineers attached to KAI have been detained by South Korean authorities for alleged technology theft related to the KF-21 fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
After a week of precautionary checks after the Alaska Airlines accident, the Indonesian Transport Ministry has allowed Lion Air's Boeing 737-9s to resume service.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
The recovery rate of super-short-haul flights lags in Southeast Asia and the number of turboprop aircraft in the region has dropped significantly, a study says.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Indonesia’s government has contracted the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales, the manufacturer has confirmed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Indonesian defense and finance ministries have decided to delay the acquisition of 12 Qatari Dassault Mirage 2000-5s due to “limited fiscal capacity.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
PT Dirgantara Indonesia is considering setting up a final assembly line in China after agreeing on sales of 25 N219 turboprop aircraft to the country.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
The Indonesian Air Force says four people died when two of its Embraer A-29 Super Tucano counterinsurgency aircraft crashed into a mountainside.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Backed by Ireland-based ACMI specialist Avia Solutions Group, BBN Airlines Indonesia sees a gap in its local market to provide wet leasing services.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air could merge, in a move that State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir says would strengthen Indonesian aviation.
Airlines & Lessors